STATE-OF-THE-ART SYMPOSIUM
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): the role of radiology
Lectures
SA 16_1 - Guidelines and beyond: the non-invasive diagnosis of HCC
15:25Claude B. Sirlin, San Diego, CA / US
Learning Objectives
1. To understand similarities and differences in the current guidelines for the diagnosis of HCC worldwide.
2. To understand the algorithmic approach to imaging diagnosis: liver imaging reporting and data system (LI-RADS).
3. To review the pros and cons of the different systems.
SA 16_2 - How to approach a small lesion in cirrhosis
15:56Giuseppe Brancatelli, Palermo / IT
Learning Objectives
1. To review typical and atypical forms of small HCC in the cirrhotic liver.
2. To describe the most common lesions and pseudolesions occurring in the cirrhotic liver beyond HCC.
3. To understand strategies to improve diagnosis of small lesions in the cirrhotic liver.
SA 16_3 - How imaging can help choose treatment of HCC and the role of interventional radiology
17:38Valerie Vilgrain, Clichy / FR
Learning Objectives
1. To learn the key factors for the treatment of HCC patients.
2. To understand the role of imaging in choosing treatment.
3. To become familiar with the role of interventional radiology in HCC.