Recent advancements in liver imaging, particularly the use of hepatocyte-specific contrast agents, have enhanced the detection of these precursor lesions, known as borderline hepatic nodules.

Lesions that may mimic adenoma, include FNH and HCC. HCC generally occurs on a background of cirrhosis or chronic liver disease, and only very rarely shows internal fat on opposed phase or fat ...

A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the liver, helping detect abnormalities like fatty liver or cysts.

A research team from Japan and China examined the potential role of contrast-enhanced three-dimensional ultrasonography (CE 3-D US) in characterizing focal liver lesions. Their results showed that ...

The guidelines offer gastroenterologists an evidence-based approach to recognizing and managing malignant liver lesions and benign solid and cystic liver lesions such as hemangioma, focal nodular ...

To accurately distinguish hepatic adenomas from other benign or malignant liver lesions, multiphasic liver imaging (preferably MRI) is suggested over standard cross-sectional imaging modalities.

A liver ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image on a computer screen. Doctors may recommend this test for people experiencing liver issues. Learn more here.

Advances in imaging techniques such as vibration-controlled transient elastography and magnetic resonance elastography have reduced the need for liver biopsy as a means of diagnosing liver disease.

People with certain liver issues may have abnormal results show up on their ultrasound scan. Doctors examine the findings and determine the next steps a person can take. Learn more here.

Lesions that may mimic abscesses include metastases, which generally show progressive central enhancement on delayed postgadolinium images, not seen with abscesses.