title: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of liver cancer.
abstract: Focal liver lesions occur commonly and with varying histology, each requiring radically different management. There are a multitude of imaging modalities currently being used for detecting and characterizing focal liver neoplasms. The primary modalities include ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and rarely, angiography. CT and MRI have benefited from rapid technologic advances, and MRI, in particular, from the advent of new contrast agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging & Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Mukesh G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Harisinghani
authors.forename: Peter F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Hahn
mesh_terms: D018248:Adenoma, Liver Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D003287:Contrast Media; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media