Additional value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) on arterial phase non-hyperenhancement observations (≥ 2 cm) of CT/MRI for high-risk patients: focusing on the CT/MRI LI-RADS categories LR-3 and LR-4.

Hyo-Jin KangJung Hoon KimIjin JooJoon Koo Han

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2021)

Adding CEUS to APNHE observations from CT/MRI would be useful not only for definitely diagnosing HCC (CEUS LR-5) but also for other malignancies (CEUS LR-M). The discordance of dynamic features between the LI-RADS for CEUS and CT/MRI may reflect the different properties of contrast media, although the systems are not interchangeable.

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