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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2013; 19(23): 3543-3554
Published online Jun 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i23.3543
Published online Jun 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i23.3543
Simple cyst | Cystic echinococcosis | Alveolar echinococcosis | Cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma | |
Border | Sharp and smooth | Laminated | Irregular | Irregular |
Shape | Spherical or oval | Round or oval | Irregular | Round or oval |
Echo pattern | Anechoic1 | Anechoic or atypical2 | Hyperechogenic outer ring and hypoechogenic centre | Hypoechogenic with hyperechogenic septations |
Appearance | No septa | Multiseptated | Multivesicular | Septated and/or solid structures (papillary projections) |
Wall | Strong posterior wall echoes | Wall enhancement | ||
Posterior acoustic feature | Relative3 accentuation of echoes | Dorsal shadowing (calcified areas) | Dorsal shadowing (calcified areas) |
- Citation: Lantinga MA, Gevers TJ, Drenth JP. Evaluation of hepatic cystic lesions. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(23): 3543-3554
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i23/3543.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i23.3543