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What is the first line imaging modality for liver disease? Why?
Ultrasound.
It is fast, cheap,and non-invasive.
What does ultrasound of the liver allow one to visualize.
Size of the liver, homogeneity, size of intrahepatic and common hepatic ducts and stones.
If an obstruction is suspected what are some imaging modalities?
Cholangiography:
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)
Endoscopic Retrograde Choledocography (ERC)

(inject radiocontrast and then visualize with Xrays)
What can be visualized with cholangiography?
Stones, strictures and tumours of the biliary and hepatic duct system.
Which imaging modality can be used to get a more accurate image of a tumor?
CT