Magnetic resonance imaging of focal liver lesions: approach to imaging diagnosis

Hepatology. 2011 Dec;54(6):2227-37. doi: 10.1002/hep.24679.

Abstract

This article is a review of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of incidental focal liver lesions. This review provides an overview of liver MRI protocol, diffusion-weighted imaging, and contrast agents. Additionally, the most commonly encountered benign and malignant lesions are discussed with emphasis on imaging appearance and the diagnostic performance of MRI based on a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Liver Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Contrast Media
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis
  • Hepatocytes / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Meglumine / analogs & derivatives
  • Organometallic Compounds

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • gadolinium ethoxybenzyl DTPA
  • gadobenic acid
  • Meglumine
  • Gadolinium DTPA