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Detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients: Sensitivity of CT and ultrasonography

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Abstract

To determine the sensitivities of CT and ultrasonography for detecting hepatomas in cirrhotic patients, a retrospective analysis was performed of 733 patients who underwent liver transplantation. A study population of 21 patients was selected. The sensitivities of CT and ultrasonography were determined by comparing the imaging findings with pathology findings from serially sectioned total hepatectomy specimens. Results lead to a conclusion that CT and ultrasonography have a low sensitivity for the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)497-502
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Volume15
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carcinoma, hepatocellular
  • Cirrhosis
  • Liver, cirrhosis
  • Liver, neoplasms

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