Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in infective liver lesions

Zusammenfassung

Infektiöse fokale Leberläsionen (FLL) treten in der klinischen Praxis häufig auf, wobei bakterielle Leberabszesse die Hälfte ausmachen. Eine genaue Diagnose der FLL ist für die Auswahl der am besten geeigneten Therapie und zur Vorbeugung von Komplikationen unerlässlich. Ziel der aktuellen Arbeit ist es, den Nutzen von Ultraschall und kontrastmittelverstärktem Ultraschall (CEUS) zur Erkennung und Charakterisierung infektiöser Leberläsionen zu beschreiben.

Abstract

Infective focal liver lesions (FLL) are commonly encountered in clinical practice, with bacterial hepatic abscesses accounting for half of the visceral abscesses diagnosed. Accurate diagnosis of suspected hepatic infections is imperative for selecting the most appropriate therapy and preventing complications. The current review aims to update on the use of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to detect and characterize infective liver lesions.

Schlüsselwörter

Leitlinie - Lebertumor - CEUS - Fokale Leberläsion - Ultraschall

Keywords

Guideline - Liver tumour - CEUS - Focal liver lesion - ultrasonography

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