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Application of contrast-enhanced ultasonography in the diagnose of focal liver lesions in local and county hospital

Tang Dan-hu

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Objective To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultasonography(CEUS) in the diagnosis of focal liver lesions(FLLs) and the feasibility of CEUS in local hospitals.Methods Totally,125 indeterminate FLLs on conventional ultrasonography were performed CEUS by the administration of SonoVue.The appearance of the FLLs in vascular phases was investigated.Results Different types of FLLs had characteristic enhancement patterns on CEUS and might correctly be distinguished from each other based on these features.Compared to contrast-enhanced CT or MRI,the enhancement patterns of FLLs on these modalities were similar.The diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was up to 94.4%(118/125).Conclusion The use of ultrasound contrast agents can significantly improve the diagnostic effecacy of ultrasonography for FLLs and it is feasible to perform this technology in local and county hospitals.

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Objective To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultasonography(CEUS) in the diagnosis of focal liver lesions(FLLs) and the feasibility of CEUS in local hospitals.Methods Totally,125 indeterminate FLLs on conventional ultrasonography were performed CEUS by the administration of SonoVue.The appearance of the FLLs in vascular phases was investigated.Results Different types of FLLs had characteristic enhancement patterns on CEUS and might correctly be distinguished from each other based on these features.Compared to contrast-enhanced CT or MRI,the enhancement patterns of FLLs on these modalities were similar.The diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was up to 94.4%(118/125).Conclusion The use of ultrasound contrast agents can significantly improve the diagnostic effecacy of ultrasonography for FLLs and it is feasible to perform this technology in local and county hospitals.

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Objective To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultasonography(CEUS) in the diagnosis of focal liver lesions(FLLs) and the feasibility of CEUS in local hospitals.Methods Totally,125 indeterminate FLLs on conventional ultrasonography were performed CEUS by the administration of SonoVue.The appearance of the FLLs in vascular phases was investigated.Results Different types of FLLs had characteristic enhancement patterns on CEUS and might correctly be distinguished from each other based on these features.Compared to contrast-enhanced CT or MRI,the enhancement patterns of FLLs on these modalities were similar.The diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was up to 94.4%(118/125).Conclusion The use of ultrasound contrast agents can significantly improve the diagnostic effecacy of ultrasonography for FLLs and it is feasible to perform this technology in local and county hospitals.

Key concepts: Medicine, Ultrasonography, Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, Radiology, Contrast (vision), Ultrasound, Modalities, Diagnostic accuracy

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