Usefulness of USG in detection of hepatic lesions- A clinical study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Ultrasound is easily accessible and does not expose patients to ionizing radiation. The study was done to assess the sensitivity and specificity of USG in determination of hepatic masses. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 60 patients. USG of all patients was done on ESAOTE Gold machine. For ultrasound transducers 3.5-5 MHz frequency was used after applying jelly as a coupling agent for proper contact between the probe and the skin surface. Results: Out of 60 patients, males were 35 and females were 25. Liver abscess was seen in 12 males and 6 females, hepatic cysts in 5 males and 5 females, HCC in 3 males and 2 females, liver masses in 8 males and 7 females and amoebic abscess in 7 males and 5 females. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05).1 case of liver abscess, 1 cases of hepatic cyst, 2 cases of HCC, 2 cases of liver abscesses USG lack diagnosis. USG (100%) had highest sensitivity & specificity in amoebic abscess (100%). Conclusion: Hepatic lesions are quite common. USG may be useful in initial diagnosis of cases. It has high sensitivity and specificity.
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Ishpreet Singh, Adhish P J Clifford, ATUL SAXENA
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