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Arman Sheybani1, Ron C Gaba1, R Peter Lokken1
1Department of Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1740 W Taylor St Rm 2483, MC 931, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This paper reviews diagnostic imaging techniques used to characterize liver masses and the imaging characteristics of the most common liver masses.
Recent Findings:
The role of recently adopted ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents will be emphasized. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is an inexpensive exam which can confirm benignity of certain liver masses without ionizing radiation. Magnetic resonance imaging using hepatocyte-specific gadolinium-based contrast agents can help confirm or narrow the differential diagnosis of liver masses.
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