Imaging in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: What's New?

Authors :: Grazzini G
Chiti G
Zantonelli G
Matteuzzi B
Pradella S
Miele V
Source :: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR [Semin Ultrasound CT MR] 2023 Jun; Vol. 44 (3), pp. 145-161. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 12.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver cancer and is one of the uppermost 2 causes of cancer death. About 70%-90% of HCCs develop within a cirrhotic liver. According to the most recent guidelines, the imaging characteristics of HCC on contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are generally satisfactory to make a diagnosis. Recently, new advanced techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound, CT perfusion, Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MRI, diffusion weighted imaging and radiomics have increased the diagnostic accuracy and characterization of HCC. This review illustrates the state of the art and recent advances in non-invasive imaging evaluation of HCC.<br /> (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc.)