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- Malignant spread of neoplasm to hepatic parenchyma
IMAGING
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CT Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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- Burrowes DP et al: RadioGraphics update: contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 40(4):E16-20, 2020
- Haj-Mirzaian A et al: Updates on imaging of liver tumors. Curr Oncol Rep. 22(5):46, 2020
- Schneider J et al: Is liver ultrasound useful as part of the surveillance strategy following potentially curative colorectal cancer resection? Dig Dis. 37(3):234-8, 2019
- Burrowes DP et al: Contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 37(5):1388-400, 2017
- Expert Panel on Gastrointestinal Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Liver Metastases. J Am Coll Radiol. 14(5S):S314-25, 2017
- Sofue K et al: Does Gadoxetic acid-enhanced 3.0T MRI in addition to 64-detector-row contrast-enhanced CT provide better diagnostic performance and change the therapeutic strategy for the preoperative evaluation of colorectal liver metastases? Eur Radiol. 24(10):2532-9, 2014
- Westwood M et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound using SonoVue® (sulphur hexafluoride microbubbles) compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for the characterisation of focal liver lesions and detection of liver metastases: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis. Health Technol Assess. 17(16):1-243, 2013
- Salvatore V et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for liver imaging: recent advances. Curr Pharm Des. 18(15):2236-52, 2012
- Schulz A et al: Impact of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasound on operation strategy in case of colorectal liver metastasis. Acta Radiol. 53(10):1081-7, 2012
- Takahashi M et al: Contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography using perfluorobutane microbubbles for the enumeration of colorectal liver metastases. Br J Surg. 99(9):1271-7, 2012
- Leen E et al: Potential value of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography during partial hepatectomy for metastases: an essential investigation before resection? Ann Surg. 243(2):236-40, 2006
- Oktar SO et al: Doppler sonographic evaluation of hemodynamic changes in colorectal liver metastases relative to liver size. J Ultrasound Med. 25(5):575-82, 2006
- Rafaelsen SR et al: Ultrasound imaging of flow patterns in liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Scand J Gastroenterol. 39(8):761-5, 2004
- von Herbay A et al: Real-time imaging with the sonographic contrast agent SonoVue: differentiation between benign and malignant hepatic lesions. J Ultrasound Med. 23(12):1557-68, 2004
- Eberhardt SC et al: Utility of sonography for small hepatic lesions found on computed tomography in patients with cancer. J Ultrasound Med. 22(4):335-43; quiz 345-6, 2003
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Malignant spread of neoplasm to hepatic parenchyma
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Burrowes DP et al: RadioGraphics update: contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 40(4):E16-20, 2020
- Haj-Mirzaian A et al: Updates on imaging of liver tumors. Curr Oncol Rep. 22(5):46, 2020
- Schneider J et al: Is liver ultrasound useful as part of the surveillance strategy following potentially curative colorectal cancer resection? Dig Dis. 37(3):234-8, 2019
- Burrowes DP et al: Contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 37(5):1388-400, 2017
- Expert Panel on Gastrointestinal Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Liver Metastases. J Am Coll Radiol. 14(5S):S314-25, 2017
- Sofue K et al: Does Gadoxetic acid-enhanced 3.0T MRI in addition to 64-detector-row contrast-enhanced CT provide better diagnostic performance and change the therapeutic strategy for the preoperative evaluation of colorectal liver metastases? Eur Radiol. 24(10):2532-9, 2014
- Westwood M et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound using SonoVue® (sulphur hexafluoride microbubbles) compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for the characterisation of focal liver lesions and detection of liver metastases: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis. Health Technol Assess. 17(16):1-243, 2013
- Salvatore V et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for liver imaging: recent advances. Curr Pharm Des. 18(15):2236-52, 2012
- Schulz A et al: Impact of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasound on operation strategy in case of colorectal liver metastasis. Acta Radiol. 53(10):1081-7, 2012
- Takahashi M et al: Contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography using perfluorobutane microbubbles for the enumeration of colorectal liver metastases. Br J Surg. 99(9):1271-7, 2012
- Leen E et al: Potential value of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography during partial hepatectomy for metastases: an essential investigation before resection? Ann Surg. 243(2):236-40, 2006
- Oktar SO et al: Doppler sonographic evaluation of hemodynamic changes in colorectal liver metastases relative to liver size. J Ultrasound Med. 25(5):575-82, 2006
- Rafaelsen SR et al: Ultrasound imaging of flow patterns in liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Scand J Gastroenterol. 39(8):761-5, 2004
- von Herbay A et al: Real-time imaging with the sonographic contrast agent SonoVue: differentiation between benign and malignant hepatic lesions. J Ultrasound Med. 23(12):1557-68, 2004
- Eberhardt SC et al: Utility of sonography for small hepatic lesions found on computed tomography in patients with cancer. J Ultrasound Med. 22(4):335-43; quiz 345-6, 2003
