Liver imaging. A hepatologist's perspective

Clin Liver Dis. 2002 Feb;6(1):297-310, ix. doi: 10.1016/s1089-3261(03)00077-1.

Abstract

Numerous diagnostic modalities may be employed in the assessment of liver disease. In this article we outline radiologic approaches to several clinical problems including the evaluation of abnormal liver function tests and jaundice, evaluation of liver masses, and management of the patient with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Gallstones / complications
  • Gallstones / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology
  • Infant
  • Jaundice / etiology*
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Radiography
  • Sensitivity and Specificity