title: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the liver and kidney.
abstract: The clinical use of noncardiac contrast-enhanced ultrasound scan (CEUS) has been steadily gaining momentum. CEUS is a reliable and safe technique with a diverse array of applications. This article reviews the current and potential future clinical applications of CEUS. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating focal lesions with the liver and kidney. Contrast agent composition and mechanism are also briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Keck Hospital of USC, University of Southern California, 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. Electronic address: harshawn.malhi@usc.edu.
authors.forename: Harshawn
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Malhi
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Edward G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.affiliation: Abdominal Imaging, Imaging, Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Vinay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Duddalwar
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D045423:Microbubbles; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: Contrast ultrasound scan; Imaging; Lesion; Liver; Mass; Microbubble; Renal