Role of sono-elastography in determination of solid hepatic lesions

Abstract

Author(s): Marwa Adel Shaaban, Yousef Ahmed and Mennatalla Alaa Eldin Mohamed*

Background: Focal Liver Lesions (FLLs) are considered a major problem during abdominal examinations. Liver cancer represents the second leading cause of mortality in men and the sixth cause in women worldwide.

Objective: To identify the role of sono-elastography in solid hepatic lesion to differentiate benign from malignant.

Data sources: Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape, Science Direct. EMFPortal) and all materials available in the Internet till 2023.

Conclusion: Significant differences in elastographic parameters among various benign and malignant liver lesions were apparent. The mean values of elastographic parameters were significantly higher in malignant liver lesions compared to benign liver lesions. Among the elastographic parameters, Strain ratio was found to be a better parameter to differentiate between focal liver lesions. These data may justify the more routine use of this technique in the characterization and assessment of focal liver lesions. The technique shows promising results in individual characterization of some malignant Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma (HCC and CCC) and benign hepatic focal lesion (FNH (Focal Nodular Hyperplasia) from other benign lesions).

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