J Korean Radiol Soc.  1984 Sep;20(3):591-597. 10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.3.591.

Comparison of ultrasound and radionuclide imaging in the evaluation of hepatic masses

Abstract

Authors recommend ultrasound be used as a screening test in evaluation of suspected liver masses. Besides its speedness, wide availability, easy scheduling and lack of radiation hazard, ultrasound is higher in sensitivity,better in characterization of a lesion, and better in staging of a cancer than radionuclide scanning Ultrasoundcould be used to delineated pedunculated hepatoma and anatomic variations, to differentiate intahepatic from extrahepatic lesions, and to evaluate multiple organs simultaneously, while radionuclide scanning can not afford any benefit in these aspects. In addition, ultrasound could be used as a guide for diagnostic or therapeurtic aspiration.


MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Liver
Mass Screening
Radionuclide Imaging*
Ultrasonography*
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