Imaging-guided percutaneous biopsy of hepatic masses

Imaging-guided biopsy of hepatic masses has become the standard for diagnosis. This article reviews the computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of the more common benign and malignant hepatic masses. This is followed by a description of the procedure from prep...

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Published in:Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 2001-09, Vol.4 (3), p.172-185
Main Authors: Siragusa, Daniel A, Friedman, Arnold C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma, Liver Cell - diagnostic imaging
Biopsy - methods
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnostic imaging
Cholangiocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Hemangioma - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Liver Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Preoperative Care
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Imaging-guided biopsy of hepatic masses has become the standard for diagnosis. This article reviews the computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of the more common benign and malignant hepatic masses. This is followed by a description of the procedure from preprocedure work-up to postprocedure care, with a discusion of indications, contraindications, complications, and technique.
ISSN:1089-2516
1557-9808
DOI:10.1016/S1089-2516(01)90023-X