Approach to a liver mass.
Incidentally discovered liver masses are becoming more common with the increasing application and power of imaging techniques for the evaluation of abdominal conditions. Although such masses are often benign, conclusive diagnoses must be established in order to provide appropriate patient care. Various imaging modalities can be utilized to accurately diagnose such masses without resort to more invasive diagnostic measures.
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School of Medicine, 2 Dulles, 3400 Spruce Street, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography