The diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for assessing hepatocellular carcinoma compared to histopathology; a retrospective single-center analysis of 119 patients1
In: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, Jg. 76 (2021-01-11), S. 453-458
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BACKGROUND: HCC as the 6th most common tumor entity with the fourth highest mortality and an increasing prevalence especially due to today’s lifestyle acquires a high attention in the clinical setting. Beside CECT and CEMRI, CEUS depicts a dynamic, low-risk and radiation free imaging method that finds its use mainly in screening and active surveillance programs. PURPOSE: The aim of the retrospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of CEUS in correlation to pathologic findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 2004 and 2018 a total number of 119 patients were included in this retrospective single-center study. Every patient underwent CEUS in addition to a native B-mode and Color-Doppler scan. After given informed consent SonoVue® (Bracco, Milan, Italy), a second-generation blood-pool agent, was used as contrast medium. Every examination was performed and interpreted by a single experienced radiologist (EFSUMB level 3). A low mechanical index (MI) of
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The diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for assessing hepatocellular carcinoma compared to histopathology; a retrospective single-center analysis of 119 patients1
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| Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Clevert, Dirk A. ; Schwarze, Vincent ; Rübenthaler, Johannes ; N. von Münchhausen ; Fabritius, Matthias P. ; Völckers, W. ; Moritz L Schnitzer ; Matthias F Froelich ; Geyer, Thomas ; Marschner, Constantin ; Zhang, L |
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| Zeitschrift: | Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, Jg. 76 (2021-01-11), S. 453-458 |
| Veröffentlichung: | IOS Press, 2021 |
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| ISSN: | 1875-8622 (print) ; 1386-0291 (print) |
| DOI: | 10.3233/ch-209221 |
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