title: [Detection and characterization of liver metastases].
abstract: Since the advent of second generation ultrasound (US) contrast agents, ultrasound has caught up with other imaging modalities for the detection and characterization of liver metastases and as a result of its high temporal and spatial resolution it can in some cases even be superior to computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Many studies have demonstrated a sensitivity and specificity of over 90%. Due to its high temporal resolution contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) is capable of detecting even a very short duration of hyper-enhancement during the arterial phase. Radiation protection and lack of adverse effects on renal or thyroid function are additional arguments why CEUS should be recommended as the first imaging modality in the evaluation of hepatic metastases in cases of favorable scanning conditions.
authors: Zentrale Sonographieabteilung, Klinikum Siloah, KRH, Roesebeckstr 15, 30559 Hannover. hans-peter.weskott@krh.eu
authors: H-P
authors: HP
authors: Weskott
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