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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 4 Contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in small hepatocellular carcinoma of different sizes
| Category | Nodule size | P value | |
| ≤ 1 cm | 1-2 cm | ||
| No. | 13 | 52 | |
| Type of echo, n (%) | NS | ||
| Hyperecho | 1 (7.69) | 8 (15.38) | |
| Isoecho | 2 (15.38) | 14 (26.92) | |
| Hypoecho | 10 (76.92) | 30 (57.69) | |
| Enhancement time (s), mean ± SD | 15.12 ± 1.44 | 19.90 ± 0.61 | < 0.05 |
| Wash-out time (s), mean ± SD | 115.20 ± 10.25 | 80.13 ± 13.18 | NS |
| Arterial phase (0-30 s), n (%) | 0 | 1 (1.92%) | |
| Portal phase (31-120 s), n (%) | 4 (30.77) | 28 (53.85) | |
| Delayed phase (121-360s), n (%) | 1 (7.69) | 4 (7.69) | |
| > 360 s, n (%) | 8 (61.54) | 19 (36.54) | |
| CEUS pattern, n (%) | < 0.05 | ||
| Fast-in and fast-out | 5 (38.46) | 33 (63.46) | |
| Fast-in and isochronous-out | 8 (61.54) | 19 (36.54) | |
- 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