Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma with gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI: 2016 consensus recommendations of the korean society of abdominal radiology

  • Jhii Hyun Ahn
  • , Chansik An
  • , Jin Young Choi
  • , Joon Il Choi
  • , Ijin Joo
  • , Tae Wook Kang
  • , Dae Jung Kim
  • , Do Young Kim
  • , Myeong Jin Kim
  • , Seong Hyun Kim
  • , So Yeon Kim
  • , Young Kon Kim
  • , Chang Hee Lee
  • , Eun Sun Lee
  • , Jeong Eun Lee
  • , Jeong Min Lee
  • , Min Hee Lee
  • , Seung Soo Lee
  • , Won Jae Lee
  • , Young Hwan Lee
  • Hee Sun Park, Mi Suk Park, Yang Shin Park, Sang Soo Shin, Jeong Hee Yoon, Eunsil Yu

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    Abstract

    Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with gadoxetic acid-enhanced liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) poses certain unique challenges beyond the scope of current guidelines. The regional heterogeneity of HCC in demographic characteristics, prevalence, surveillance, and socioeconomic status necessitates different treatment approaches, leading to variations in survival outcomes. Considering the medical practices in Korea, the Korean Society of Abdominal Radiology (KSAR) study group for liver diseases has developed expert consensus recommendations for diagnosis of HCC by gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI with updated perspectives, using a modified Delphi method. During the 39th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of KSAR (2016), consensus was reached on 12 of 16 statements. These recommendations might serve to ensure a more standardized diagnosis of HCC by gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)427-443
    Number of pages17
    JournalKorean Journal of Radiology
    Volume18
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2017

    Bibliographical note

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2017 The Korean Society of Radiology.

    Keywords

    • Consensus
    • Gadoxetic acid
    • Guidelines
    • Hepatocellular carcinoma
    • Liver
    • Magnetic resonance imaging

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