Open AccessWhat you need to know about imaging the liver
Author(s) -
Gaurav Bhattacharya,
Michael Kabiri,
Laura Callan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
uwomj/medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2560-8274
pISSN - 0042-0336
DOI - 10.5206/uwomj.v83i1.4476
Subject(s) - modalities , medicine , radiology , treatment modality , intensive care medicine , medical physics , surgery , sociology , social science
Hepatic cancers are an increasing source of morbidity and mortality in the developing and the developed world. In this paper, we highlight the current imaging modalities used for various cystic and solid hepatic lesions. The rationale behind selection of these modalities and an efficient evidence‐based step‐bystep diagnostic algorithm are presented. Emphasis is placed on both identifying as well as differentiating between a benign, primary malignant and metastatic lesion.