Characterization of hepatobiliary phase hypointense nodules without arterial phase hyperenhancement on gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI via contrast-enhanced ultrasound using perfluorobutane.

Jae Seok BaeJae Young LeeKyung-Suk SuhSuk Kyun HongJung-Hwan YoonYoon Jun KimSu Jong YuJeong-Hoon LeeEun Ju ChoYun Bin LeeJoon Koo Han

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)

Among HBP hypointense nodules without APHE, PFB-CEUS was specific for detecting HCC, which had a low prevalence. Mild-moderate T2 hyperintensity on GA-MRI and washout in the Kupffer phase on PFB-CEUS may be useful to detect HCC in those nodules.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced ultrasound
magnetic resonance imaging
diffusion weighted imaging
contrast enhanced
risk factors
pet ct
magnetic resonance