Special Focus Session
SF 13 - My three top tips in HCC-imaging
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia / ES
2
CEUS: take it easy
20:00Mª Angeles Garcia Criado, Barcelona / ES
3
CT: fast and accurate
20:00Federica Vernuccio, Palermo / IT
4
MRI: problem solver
--:--Ahmed Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna / AT
5
Panel discussion: From detection to recurrence, is imaging the best tool?
25:00Panel discussion: From detection to recurrence, is imaging the best tool?
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia / Spain
20 min
CEUS: take it easy
Mª Angeles Garcia Criado, Barcelona / Spain
- To examine the role of CEUS in diagnosing HCC according to current guidelines.
- To discuss the advantages and limitations of CEUS in the diagnosis of HCC.
- To analyse other applications of CEUS in the management of HCC other than diagnosis.
20 min
CT: fast and accurate
Federica Vernuccio, Palermo / Italy
- To briefly present the indications and protocols of CT in diagnosing and managing HCC.
- To become familiar with the benefits of using CT in diagnosing and managing HCC.
- To learn challenging issues and limitations in the use of CT in diagnosing and managing HCC.
20 min
MRI: problem solver
Ahmed Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna / Austria
- To optimise liver MRI protocol, including correct arterial-phase timing and artefact reduction.
- To define the hallmark features of HCC on MRI.
- To explain the added value of hepatobiliary contrast agents in diagnosing HCC and its impact on management and outcomes.
25 min
Panel discussion: From detection to recurrence, is imaging the best tool?