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CT Scan Liver - Normal vs Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Images for Liver Cancer Diagnosis

Offered By: Dr. Sam's Imaging Library via YouTube

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Medical Imaging Courses CT Scan Courses Liver Cancer Courses Hepatocellular Carcinoma Courses

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Explore CT scan imaging techniques for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in this comprehensive 21-minute video. Learn about common causes and risk factors for liver cancer, including chronic hepatitis infections and cirrhosis. Discover key tumor markers used in HCC diagnosis, such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and des-γ-carboxy prothrombin (DCP). Examine the characteristic imaging features of HCC on contrast-enhanced CT scans, including arterial phase hyperenhancement, washout in portal venous phase, and capsule appearance. Understand advanced concepts like nodule-in-nodule appearance, peritumoral corona enhancement, and the distinction between bland thrombus and tumor thrombus. Gain insights into the mosaic appearance of HCC and the challenges of diagnosing diffuse HCC. Enhance your ability to interpret liver CT scans and differentiate between normal liver tissue and cancerous lesions.

Syllabus

Common Causes & Risk Factors -
HCC- Tumor Markers -
Hepatocellular Carcinoma -


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Dr. Sam's Imaging Library

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