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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2022; 10(24): 8525-8534
Published online Aug 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525
Published online Aug 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525
Table 3 Contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in cirrhotic nodules, dysplastic nodules, and hepatocellular carcinoma
| CEUS characteristic, n (%) | Nodules (n = 551) | P value | ||
| CN (n = 467) | DN (n = 19) | HCC (n = 65) | ||
| Arterial phase | < 0.05 | |||
| Hyperecho | 0 | 1 (5.26) | 56 (83.60) | |
| Isoecho | 438 (93.79) | 8 (42.11) | 9 (16.40) | |
| Hypoecho | 29 (6.21) | 10 (52.63) | 0 | |
| Portal phase | < 0.05 | |||
| Hyperecho | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Isoecho | 464 (99.36) | 17 (89.47) | 50 (72.71) | |
| Hypoecho | 3 (0.64) | 2 (10.53) | 15 (27.29) | |
| Delayed phase | < 0.05 | |||
| Hyperecho | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Isoecho | 464 (99.36) | 17 (89.47) | 27 (41.54) | |
| Hypoecho | 3 (0.64) | 2 (10.53) | 38 (58.46) | |
- Citation: Mei Q, Yu M, Chen Q. Clinical value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in early diagnosis of small hepatocellular carcinoma (≤ 2 cm). World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(24): 8525-8534
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i24/8525.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525