Liver lesions at risk of transformation into hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients: Study

by Xia & He Publishing Inc. Graphical abstract. Credit: Nicolò Brandi, Matteo Renzulli Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a significant global health burden as one of the most common malignancies in individuals with chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. This malignancy evolves through a multistep process, beginning with dysplastic nodules (DNs) and early HCC, progressing to overt HCC. Recent advancements in liver imaging, particularly the use of hepatocyte-specific contrast agents, have enhanced the detection of these precursor lesions, known as borderline hepatic nodules. These nodules, especially those hypointense in the hepatobiliary phase Read More