CT and MRI of focal liver diseases III

CT and MRI patterns in cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver metastases, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma support focused lesion assessment.

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Overview

Description

Pathological progression from cirrhosis to malignant focal liver lesions provides the context for diagnosing and monitoring hepatocellular carcinoma. The morphology and imaging behaviour of hepatic metastases and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma are also examined.

Learning Objectives

Recognise cirrhotic changes and imaging features associated with hepatocarcinogenesis.
Diagnose and monitor hepatocellular carcinoma using CT and MRI findings.
Differentiate hepatocellular carcinoma, metastases, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Topics Covered

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00:00 - Introduction to Liver Lesions

00:47 - Cirrhosis: Precursors of Malignant Focal Lesions

03:41 - Sinusoidal Capillarization and Pathological Changes

05:56 - Clinical Symptoms of Cirrhosis

14:46 - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Diagnostics

25:10 - Monitoring and Treatment Options for HCC

42:23 - Metastases in the Liver

43:05 - Pathology of Metastatic Conditions

54:23 - Intraepithelial Cholangiocarcinoma

Lecturers

András Palkó^{M.D. Ph.D.}

Szeged, Hungary

Consultant radiologist at TMC and professor of Radiology at University of Szeged, Hungary

Professor András Palkó, M.D, Ph. D. has extensive clinical as well as academic experience. Dr. Palkó has been working with abdominal CT and MRI for 25 years. He is the author of 90 peer reviewed papers and over 40 books and book chapters, invited speaker of international scientific and educational conferences, co-founder and faculty member of the European School of Radiology and examiner for the European Diploma in Radiology

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