Changes in hepatic hemodynamics due to primary liver tumours

Background: Ultrasound (US) is the imaging method most frequently used for the detection and diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The ability to resolve hepatic arterial and portal venous components of blood flow on a global and regional basis constitutes the primary goal of liver perfusion imaging. Aim: The purpose of our study was to estimate alterations in the hepatic arterial blood flow in large hepatocellular carcinomas occurring in liver cirrhosis, in comparison with liver cirrhosis. Methodology: By using the color Doppler velocity profile technique, portal vein and hepatic artery hemodynamic statu…