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Imaging Approach for Evaluation of Focal Liver Lesions CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY Marin, D., Furlan, A., Federle, M. P., Midiri, M., Brancatelli, G. 2009; 7 (6): 624-634

Abstract

Focal liver lesions are common in the general population. Radiology (imaging) plays a pivotal role for the diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up of focal liver lesions. To maximize lesion detection and characterization, imaging needs to be performed with appropriate equipment by using protocols carefully designed on the basis of the underlying clinical context. In addition, the decision of an imaging modality cannot be based on the diagnostic accuracy of an imaging test solely but must also consider patient safety and cost-effectiveness.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.03.024

View details for Web of Science ID 000267189400006

View details for PubMedID 19348962