CTAbdomenAdvanced

Hepatocellular carcinoma (LI-RADS)

abdomenliveroncologyLI-RADScirrhosiswashout

Clinical presentation

Patient with cirrhosis under surveillance; a new liver lesion is found and alpha-fetoprotein is rising.

Key imaging findings

  • Arterial-phase hyperenhancement (non-rim) of the lesion
  • Washout of contrast in the portal-venous or delayed phase
  • Enhancing capsule appearance
  • Threshold growth on serial imaging

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Educational teaching content only. Imaging appearances vary; always correlate clinically and confirm with a qualified radiologist.