Comprehensive Comparison of Multiple-Detector Computed Tomography and Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Varying Degrees of Fibrosis.
Ming-Tsung LinChih-Chi WangYu-Fan ChengHock-Liew EngYi-Hao YenMing-Chao TsaiPo-Lin TsengKuo-Chin ChangCheng-Kun WuTsung-Hui HuPublished in: PloS one (2016)
The application of 4-phase dynamic CT and MRI exhibit similar diagnostic accuracy for hepatocellular carcinoma, in tumors of sizes 1 to 2 cm and >2 cm. Liver fibrosis status did not affect the diagnostic accuracy of liver CT or MRI for HCC. The AASLD and EASL restrictions of dynamic imaging studies for HCC diagnosis to cirrhotic patients alone are unnecessary.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- computed tomography
- liver fibrosis
- image quality
- magnetic resonance imaging
- dual energy
- positron emission tomography
- end stage renal disease
- magnetic resonance
- diffusion weighted imaging
- newly diagnosed
- high resolution
- peritoneal dialysis
- photodynamic therapy
- mass spectrometry
- patient reported
- fluorescence imaging