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Primary hepatic malignant neoplasms
1Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1998
Summary
Primary liver cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, arise from liver cells. This review covers their pathology and imaging characteristics on ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Metastatic disease is the most common liver cancer.
- Primary hepatic malignant neoplasms can originate from various liver cell types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review primary hepatic malignant neoplasms.
- To discuss their clinical presentation, pathology, and imaging findings.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical presentation and pathology.
- Analysis of sonographic, CT scan, and MR imaging appearance.
Main Results:
- Primary hepatic neoplasms include hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, biliary cystadenocarcinoma, and mesenchymal tumors.
- Detailed imaging features for each tumor type are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the diverse origins and imaging features of primary liver tumors is crucial for diagnosis.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians and radiologists.