Biopsy considerations in the diagnosis of hepatic masses.
Diagnosis of hepatic masses requires clinical correlation with imaging and pathologic information. In this review we will discuss the differential diagnosis of hepatic masses and present the relevant pathologic and radiologic issues in different clinical situations. We address the challenges in obtaining, handling, and interpreting biopsy of a liver mass.
Anders
Robert A
RA
Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Kamel
Ihab R
IR
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography