Arman Sheybani1, Ron C Gaba1, R Peter Lokken1, Senta M Berggruen2, Winnie A Mar3. 1. Department of Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1740 W Taylor St Rm 2483, MC 931, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. 2. Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, NMH/Arkes Family Pavilion Suite 800, 676 N Saint Clair, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. 3. Department of Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1740 W Taylor St Rm 2483, MC 931, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. wmar@uic.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews diagnostic imaging techniques used to characterize liver masses and the imaging characteristics of the most common liver masses. RECENT FINDINGS: The role of recently adopted ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents will be emphasized. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is an inexpensive exam which can confirm benignity of certain liver masses without ionizing radiation. Magnetic resonance imaging using hepatocyte-specific gadolinium-based contrast agents can help confirm or narrow the differential diagnosis of liver masses.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews diagnostic imaging techniques used to characterize liver masses and the imaging characteristics of the most common liver masses. RECENT FINDINGS: The role of recently adopted ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents will be emphasized. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is an inexpensive exam which can confirm benignity of certain liver masses without ionizing radiation. Magnetic resonance imaging using hepatocyte-specific gadolinium-based contrast agents can help confirm or narrow the differential diagnosis of liver masses.
Authors: D Mathieu; V Vilgrain; A E Mahfouz; M C Anglade; M P Vullierme; A Denys Journal: Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am Date: 1997-05 Impact factor: 2.266