Abstract
A definite diagnosis is often not obtained in liver disease despite the combined use of the mainstays of diagnostics: (1.) clinical findings, (2.) laboratory examination data, and (3.) ultrasonography. Possibly, even (4.) morphological analysis has been unproductive or was not indicated at all. This raises the question of using special radiological and nuclear medical examination techniques. • Diagnostic problems may arise, especially with regard to the following issues:
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Identification of intrahepatic foci
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Clarification of the benignancy or malignancy of focal liver lesions
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Differentiation of vascular-related liver diseases
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Detection of alterations regarding the bile ducts
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Differential diagnosis of mechanical jaundice
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Assessment of portal hypertension
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Extent of collateral vessels
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Unclarified diffuse alterations of the liver
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Control following liver trauma
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Staging of malignant tumours
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Checking indications for surgical intervention
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Examination before and follow-up after LT
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