Ultrasound of the liver.
This article summarizes the recent advances in ultrasound imaging of the liver, especially contrast-enhanced imaging. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound has dramatically changed the role of ultrasound in liver tumor characterization, detection, and other applications. Available ultrasound contrast agents, agents under development, contrast-specific imaging techniques, and its applications in liver imaging are discussed.
Kono
Yuko
Y
Department of Radiology, University of California at San Diego, 92103-8756, USA. ykono@ucsd.edu
Mattrey
Robert F
RF
D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D045423:Microbubbles; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media