The Role of USG and Triple Phase CT for Evaluation of Space Occupying Lesions Including Liver Hemangioma

Abstract

Purpose: To know the role of USG and triple phase CT for evaluation of space occupying lesions including liver hemangioma and to compare the diagnostic capability of CT Triple Phase and USG. Method: This comparative study was conducted in SGT hospital. Data was collected of 25 patients for five months. Patients were taken >18 and < 75 years of age. Consent form was filled up by the patients and history was also taken. Diseases were diagnosed on both the modalities USG and CT and comparison was done after examine the patients. Result: Out of 25 patients, 18 (72%) were males and 7 (28%) were females. Maximum number of diseases were diagnosed on CT Triple phase, in 17(68%) patients and less number of diseases were diagnosed on ultrasound, in 8(32%) patients. Out of 17 patients who underwent for CT Triple phase, maximum number of patients had liver abscess 6(35.29%), multifocal hepatic lesion and hepatic granulomas were in 1(5.88%) patients. Out of 8 patients who underwent for ultrasound, maximum number of patients had liver abscess in 3(37.5%) patients and multifocal hepatic lesion was found in 1(12.5%) patients. Cystic lesion and hepatic granulomas were not seen on ultrasound. Conclusion: The sensitivity of liver triple phase was high as compare to the ultrasound which was mainly noticed in liver abscess. USG must be performed in all the patients with clinical suspected hepatic masses for initial detection and localization of lesion. Keywords: ultrasound, CT, liver, triple phase, lesion, hemangioma