Characterization of Primary and Recurrent Nodules in Liver Cirrhosis Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: Which Vascular Criteria Should Be Adopted?

Abstract

These data confirm that the HYPER-HYPO pattern at CEUS is definitely diagnostic for HCC in cirrhosis and that the HYPER-ISO pattern has a similar PPV, indicating that this pattern is highly suspicious for HCC. The ISO-ISO pattern was found in > 50% of recurrent nodules and indicates a high risk of HCC.