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What is the first line imaging modality for liver disease? Why?
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Ultrasound.
It is fast, cheap,and non-invasive. |
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What does ultrasound of the liver allow one to visualize.
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Size of the liver, homogeneity, size of intrahepatic and common hepatic ducts and stones.
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If an obstruction is suspected what are some imaging modalities?
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Cholangiography:
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) Endoscopic Retrograde Choledocography (ERC) (inject radiocontrast and then visualize with Xrays) |
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What can be visualized with cholangiography?
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Stones, strictures and tumours of the biliary and hepatic duct system.
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Which imaging modality can be used to get a more accurate image of a tumor?
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CT
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