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Imaging-guided percutaneous biopsy of hepatic masses
1Department of Radiology, Shands-Jacksonville Hospital, University of Florida, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA.
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
|December 19, 2001
Abstract:
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 discussion of indications, contraindications, complications, and technique.