Non-hypervascular hypointense nodules at gadoxetic acid MRI. hepatocellular carcinoma risk assessment with emphasis on the role of diffusion-weighted imaging
INTRODUCTION AND AIM:
In cirrhotic patients, the characterization of hypovascular nodules, hypointense on hepatobiliary phase gadoxetic acid disodium-enhanced magnetic resonance images (Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI), is essential to look for the proper approach strategy. Our objective was to evaluate the imaging features and risk assessment of hypovascular nodules, hypointense on Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI, focusing on the diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).
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