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Review
. 2006 Aug;11(4):258-67.
doi: 10.1007/s10147-006-0585-2.

Recent applications of ultrasound: diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hitoshi Maruyama  1 , Masaaki Ebara
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Review

Recent applications of ultrasound: diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hitoshi Maruyama et al. Int J Clin Oncol. 2006 Aug.

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) has the advantages of real-time observation, simple technique, and a noninvasive procedure compared to other imaging modalities. The recent development of digital technologies has enabled the observation of sonograms with improved signal-to-noise ratio, penetration, and spatial and contrast resolutions. Furthermore, microbubble contrast agents have increased the diagnostic ability of US examination, and the use of three-dimensional sonograms is now not unusual. These advances have furthered the usefulness of US for liver tumors in clinical practice. This article reviews the recent applications of US in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

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