Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) represents a significant breakthrough in sonography, and it is being increasingly used for the evaluation of focal liver lesions (FLLs). Currently, CEUS is included as a part of the suggested diagnostic workup of FLLs, resulting in a better patient management and delivering cost-effective therapy. After a brief technical note, contrast-enhancement patterns of different types of benign and malignant FLLs, along with hepatic pseudolesions, are described and discussed based on our experience and literature data. At the same time, the most recent concepts and the use of CEUS in different clinical settings are presented.

Bartolotta, T., Vernuccio, F., Taibbi, A., Lagalla, R. (2016). Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Focal Liver Lesions: Where Do We Stand?. SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI, 37(6), 573-586 [10.1053/j.sult.2016.10.003].

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Focal Liver Lesions: Where Do We Stand?

BARTOLOTTA, Tommaso Vincenzo
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VERNUCCIO, Federica;TAIBBI, Adele;LAGALLA, Roberto
2016-01-01

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) represents a significant breakthrough in sonography, and it is being increasingly used for the evaluation of focal liver lesions (FLLs). Currently, CEUS is included as a part of the suggested diagnostic workup of FLLs, resulting in a better patient management and delivering cost-effective therapy. After a brief technical note, contrast-enhancement patterns of different types of benign and malignant FLLs, along with hepatic pseudolesions, are described and discussed based on our experience and literature data. At the same time, the most recent concepts and the use of CEUS in different clinical settings are presented.
2016
Settore MED/36 - Diagnostica Per Immagini E Radioterapia
Bartolotta, T., Vernuccio, F., Taibbi, A., Lagalla, R. (2016). Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Focal Liver Lesions: Where Do We Stand?. SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI, 37(6), 573-586 [10.1053/j.sult.2016.10.003].
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