| Theme | Imaging Diagnostics of Liver Disease | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Characterization and Differential Diagnosis of Hepatic Tumors by MR Imaging | |
| Publish Date | 2002/01 | |
| Author | Yasuhiro Asahina | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Musashino Red Cross Hospital |
| Author | Namiki Izumi | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Musashino Red Cross Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Characterization and differential diagnosis for hepatocellular carcinoma and other hepatic tumors, utilizing dynamic MR imaging and SPIO-enhanced MR imaging are reviewed. To obtain an accurate diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, it is recommended that a combined approach, in which the number and function of Kupffer cells of the nodules are assessed with SPIO-enhanced MR imaging in concert with the utilization of dynamic MR imaging to analyze vascular characteristics be used. | |