title: Imaging-guided percutaneous biopsy of hepatic masses.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Shands-Jacksonville Hospital, University of Florida, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Siragusa
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D018248:Adenoma, Liver Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography