Characterization of Focal Liver Masses: A Multicenter Comparison of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

David P BurrowesAlexandra MedellinAllison C HarrisLaurent MilotBrendan C LethebeStephanie R Wilson

Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2021)

In the evaluation of focal liver lesions, both for determination of malignancy and in accuracy of final diagnosis, CEUS performs better than standard ultrasound and at least equivalent to both CT and MRI.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced ultrasound
computed tomography
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
dual energy
positron emission tomography
image quality
magnetic resonance
diffusion weighted imaging
cross sectional
double blind