A 55-year-old female with a known history of breast carcinoma presented with right upper quadrant pain for 3 months. The physician decided to perform a right upper quadrant POCUS exam. The following images were taken during the right upper quadrant scan.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Calcified echinococcus
B. Gallstones
C. Calcified liver metastases
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The most likely diagnosis is calcified liver metastases.
Explanation
Ultrasound images show coarse echotexture of the liver with multiple hypoechoic lesions. The hypoechoic lesions have an echogenic area within them with a dense acoustic shadow. This is suggestive of calcified liver metastases. Further evaluation may be needed.
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