Sonographic Study in Diagnosis of Intrahepatic Space Occupying Lesions: in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Intrahepatic space occupying lesions are frequently encountered in clinical practice and often pose difficult problems in diagnosis. It is a common problem seen in all age groups. Sonography can provide information regarding the nature of the lesion, particularly useful in distinguishing solid lesions from cystic ones. Aim and objective: The present study was done to study the role of sonography in the diagnosis of intrahepatic space occupying lesions. Material and methods: Patients for study was taken form Department of Radiology in Patna Medical College durian January 2015 to December 2015. They were having right upper quadrant pain. After clinically examination they were sent for ultrasonography. Result: 40 patients had amoebic liver abscess and eighteen had malignant tumours of liver. Conclusion: Sonography is considered the most cost effective and non invasive investigation of choice in diagnosing intrahepatic space occupying lesion.
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Sanjeev Suman, Babita A, G. N. Singh
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