Abstract
Purpose
To compare MRI features of pathologically-proven hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) between
patients with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
Methods
Two radiologists assessed 51 confirmed HCCs on MRI in HBV (n=18) or HCV (n=33) patients; a third, more experienced, radiologist resolved discrepancies.
Results
Arterial hyperenhancement occurred more frequently in HCV (90.9% vs. 66.7%; P=.032), DWI/T2WI hyperintensity more frequently in HBV [(DWI: 78.6% vs. 45.8%, T2WI:
77.8% vs. 48.5%; P=.073–0.088)]. Tumors were larger in HBV (P≤.016). Washout, pseudocapsule, homogeneity, circumscribed margins, lipid, iron, and
visually low ADC were not different.
Conclusion
Larger studies are required to confirm these preliminary findings.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: January 27, 2016
Accepted:
January 26,
2016
Received in revised form:
December 21,
2015
Received:
October 8,
2015
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Conflicts of interest: None.
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