Liver

With the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging (US, CT, MRI) the detection of unsuspected liver lesions, asymptomatic prior to their discovery, has become common. These lesions may become a source of anxiety and often require further investigation to reassure the patient of their usually benign nature. However, in some cases unsuspected lesions could be malignant like small primary hepatocellular carcinoma or metastases from previously undiagnosed primary cancer. Furthermore it is well known that benign and malignant lesions may coexist. Thus the appropriate way to address these lesions correctly is a growin…