ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Key words: MRI—Liver—Focal nodular hyperplasia—SPIO—Gd-DOTA—Gd-EOB-DTPA.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Background: To demonstrate the improved specificity of liver MRI in diagnosis of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) using liver specific contrast agents. Methods: In a patient after resected adenosarcoma of the uterus a focal nodular hyperplasia was followed. Serial MRI of the liver was performed using first Gd-DOTA, followed by superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) as well as Gd-EOB-DTPA. Results: During the follow-up of FNH specificity of liver MRI improved using liver specific contrast agents. The central scar as well as the pseudocapsule showed different typical contrast uptake using all three methods. Conclusion: Serial MRI of the liver with Gd-DOTA, SPIO and Gd-EOB-DTPA can exclude a malignant liver lesion. Liver biopsy of FNH can be avoided with increased specificity of MRI for FNH.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002619900186
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