Ultrasound of the liver

Radiol Clin North Am. 2005 Sep;43(5):815-26, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2005.05.007.

Abstract

This article summarizes the recent advances in ultrasound imaging of the liver, especially contrast-enhanced imaging. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound has dramatically changed the role of ultrasound in liver tumor characterization, detection, and other applications. Available ultrasound contrast agents, agents under development, contrast-specific imaging techniques, and its applications in liver imaging are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy
  • Microbubbles
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media