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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Triple-Phase Computed Tomography and Sonoelastographic Evaluation in Focal Hepatic Lesions.

Satish D Patil, H Arjun Kamat, Vishal Nimbal, Siddaroodha Sajjan, Rajshekhar Muchandi, Shivanand Patil, Suresh Kanamadi

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Satish D PatilDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
H Arjun KamatDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Vishal NimbalDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Siddaroodha SajjanDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Rajshekhar MuchandiDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Shivanand PatilDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Suresh KanamadiDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Bijapur Liberal District Education Association (BLDEA) Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

Background: The liver plays a crucial role in metabolism and has a complex vascular structure, making the accurate characterization of hepatic lesions essential for diagnosis and treatment. This study explores the effectiveness of triple-phase computed tomography (CT) and sonoelastography in evaluating focal hepatic lesions. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 patients with liver lesions who underwent triple-phase CT and elastographic ultrasound evaluations. The study analyzed various lesion characteristics, such as echogenicity, shape, and stiffness measurements, obtained through elastography. Results: Ultrasonography findings varied significantly between benign and malignant lesions. Elastography values were higher in malignant lesions, and triple-phase CT provided detailed insights into lesion characteristics, confirming the effectiveness of these imaging techniques in distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions. Conclusions: The integration of triple-phase CT and sonoelastography offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating focal hepatic lesions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, particularly in differentiating benign from malignant lesions.

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Diagnostic imaginghepatic lesionsliver neoplasmssonoelastographytriple-phase CT

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PMID39926758
PMCPMC11805006

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