Preferred Label : thread-and-streak sign of liver;
Definition : Thin opacified streaks seen in portal vein angiography. Streaks represent vessels
around portal vein tumor, especially hepatocellular carcinoma, with arteriovenous
shunting.;
Source : Radiology 2005; 236:284-285;
Origin ID : RID35633;
Associated condition(s)
Thin opacified streaks seen in portal vein angiography. Streaks represent vessels
around portal vein tumor, especially hepatocellular carcinoma, with arteriovenous
shunting.