Contrast US processing tool shows malignant liver lesions

07.30.10
Publication: AuntMinnie.com By: Eric Barnes

Swiss researchers have developed a real-time parametric imaging technique for distinguishing benign from malignant liver lesions easily and noninvasively using contrast-enhanced ultrasound. In its first clinical run, the method delivered high sensitivity and specificity in a patient cohort.

Distinguishing benign from malignant focal liver lesions noninvasively using ultrasound is a key research goal, and is considered the most promising potential use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound.

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