Pankaj Gupta1, Raghuraman Soundararajan2, Ankur Patel2, Praveen Kumar-M3, Vishal Sharma4, Naveen Kalra2. 1. Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India-160012. Electronic address: Pankajgupta959@gmail.com. 2. Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India-160012. 3. Pharmacology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India-160012. 4. Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India-160012.
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Biannual ultrasound has poor sensitivity for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening. MRI is accurate for the detection of HCC, but a complete MRI is not feasible as a screening tool. Abbreviated MRI (AMRI) is an acceptable alternative. The diagnostic performance of different AMRI protocols is not known. We performed a systematic review to determine the diagnostic accuracy of AMRI for HCC screening. METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for studies reporting the diagnostic accuracy of AMRI for HCC screening. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of different AMRI protocols were calculated based on a random intercept logistic regression model. The diagnostic performance of AMRI was compared with ultrasound. Study quality was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool. RESULTS: Of the 11,327 studies screened by titles, 15 studies (3 prospective and 12 retrospective: 2,807 patients, 917 with HCC) were included in the final analysis. The pooled per-patient sensitivity and specificity were 86% (95% CI 84-88%, I2 0%) and 94% (95% CI 91-96%, I2 83%), respectively. Pooled per-lesion sensitivity was 77% (95% CI 74-81%, I2 8%). There was no influence of study type, screening setting, reference standard, and presence and etiology of cirrhosis on the performance of AMRI. The sensitivity of AMRI for detection of HCC <2 cm was lower than that for HCC ≥2 cm (69% vs. 86%). The sensitivity and specificity of non-contrast AMRI were comparable to contrast-enhanced AMRI (86% and 94% vs. 87% and 94%, respectively). The diagnostic performance of different non-contrast AMRI and contrast-enhanced AMRI protocols was comparable. The sensitivity of ultrasound was lower than AMRI (53% vs. 82%). CONCLUSIONS: AMRI has high sensitivity and specificity for HCC screening. Different AMRI protocols have comparable diagnostic performance. LAY SUMMARY: Abbreviated MRI (AMRI) has been suggested as an alternative to ultrasound and complete MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening. Our study results showed that AMRI has a high per-patient and per-lesion sensitivity for HCC. Although the sensitivity of AMRI for detection of HCC <2 cm is considerably lower than for HCC ≥2 cm, it is substantially higher than ultrasound, making it a potential alternative for HCC screening in high-risk populations.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Biannual ultrasound has poor sensitivity for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening. MRI is accurate for the detection of HCC, but a complete MRI is not feasible as a screening tool. Abbreviated MRI (AMRI) is an acceptable alternative. The diagnostic performance of different AMRI protocols is not known. We performed a systematic review to determine the diagnostic accuracy of AMRI for HCC screening. METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for studies reporting the diagnostic accuracy of AMRI for HCC screening. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of different AMRI protocols were calculated based on a random intercept logistic regression model. The diagnostic performance of AMRI was compared with ultrasound. Study quality was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool. RESULTS: Of the 11,327 studies screened by titles, 15 studies (3 prospective and 12 retrospective: 2,807 patients, 917 with HCC) were included in the final analysis. The pooled per-patient sensitivity and specificity were 86% (95% CI 84-88%, I2 0%) and 94% (95% CI 91-96%, I2 83%), respectively. Pooled per-lesion sensitivity was 77% (95% CI 74-81%, I2 8%). There was no influence of study type, screening setting, reference standard, and presence and etiology of cirrhosis on the performance of AMRI. The sensitivity of AMRI for detection of HCC <2 cm was lower than that for HCC ≥2 cm (69% vs. 86%). The sensitivity and specificity of non-contrast AMRI were comparable to contrast-enhanced AMRI (86% and 94% vs. 87% and 94%, respectively). The diagnostic performance of different non-contrast AMRI and contrast-enhanced AMRI protocols was comparable. The sensitivity of ultrasound was lower than AMRI (53% vs. 82%). CONCLUSIONS: AMRI has high sensitivity and specificity for HCC screening. Different AMRI protocols have comparable diagnostic performance. LAY SUMMARY: Abbreviated MRI (AMRI) has been suggested as an alternative to ultrasound and complete MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening. Our study results showed that AMRI has a high per-patient and per-lesion sensitivity for HCC. Although the sensitivity of AMRI for detection of HCC <2 cm is considerably lower than for HCC ≥2 cm, it is substantially higher than ultrasound, making it a potential alternative for HCC screening in high-risk populations.
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