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Diffusion‐weighted MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma screening in chronic liver disease: Direct comparison with ultrasound screening

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Ultrasound is a widely utilized method of screening patients with chronic liver disease for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the sensitivity of ultrasound for small tumours is limited. We have prospectively… Click to show full abstract

Ultrasound is a widely utilized method of screening patients with chronic liver disease for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the sensitivity of ultrasound for small tumours is limited. We have prospectively compared ultrasound screening with diffusion‐weighted (DWI) MRI for detecting HCC.

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; ultrasound screening; diffusion weighted; chronic liver; liver disease

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Year Published: 2017

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