Contrast-enhanced US of the Liver and Kidney: A Problem-solving Modality

Radiology. 2022 Apr;303(1):11-25. doi: 10.1148/radiol.211347. Epub 2022 Feb 22.

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) has an important role as a supplement to CT or MRI in clinical practice. The main established utilizations are in the liver and the kidney. The primary advantages of CEUS compared with contrast-enhanced CT or MRI relate to its superior contrast resolution, real-time continuous scanning, pure intravascular nature, portability, and safety-especially in patients with renal impairment or CT or MRI contrast agent allergy. This article focuses on the use of CEUS in the liver and kidney.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media