Focal Hepatic Hot Spot (‘Hot Quadrate’) Sign on Contrast‑enhanced Abdominal CT: A Telltale Pearl Indicating Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maryse Lejoly, Louke J. Delrue, Koenraad J Mortele
DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.4164
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Abstract

Transient, topographically delineated, intense arterial enhancement in liver segment 4, associated with early filling of the dilated veins of Sappey, is a pathognomonic abdominal CT sign of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vascular anomalies and interventions Liver Disease and Transplantation Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
Publisher
Ubiquity Press, Ltd.
Volume
110
Issue
1
Pages
14–14
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN