Focal liver lesions other than hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis: Diagnostic challenges
Kathleen Möller, Ehsan Safai Zadeh, Christian Görg, Yi Dong, Xinwu Cui, Adrian Lim, Chiara De Molo, Carla Serra, Ana Martín Algíbez, Analisa Berzigotti, Fabio Piscaglia, Siegbert Faiss, Christoph F. Dietrich
Abstract
Liver cirrhosis is associated with regenerative nodules and an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, other benign and malignant liver lesions may also occur. Differentiating the other lesions from HCC is important for further therapeutic decisions. This review discusses the characteristics of non-HCC liver lesions in cirrhosis and their consequent appearance on contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) with consideration of other imaging. Knowledge of this data would be helpful in avoiding misdiagnoses.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHepatocellular carcinomaCirrhosisNephrologyHepatologyInternal medicineCarcinomaGastroenterologyGeneral surgeryPathologyRadiologyLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisLiver Disease and Transplantation