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*The table below summarizes the classification of common liver masses according to histopathological origin. | *The table below summarizes the classification of common liver masses according to histopathological origin. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Liver mass may be classified according to imaging features (hyperechoic vs. hypoechoic), histopathological origin (benign vs. malignant), and distribution (single/focal/solitary vs. multiple).[1]
Classification
Liver mass may be classified according to imaging features, histopathological origin, size, content, and distribution.
- Imaging features
- Hyperechoic
- Hypoechoic
- Histopathological origin
- Benign
- Malignant
- Distribution
- Single (also known as "solitary" or "focal")
- Multiple
- Content
- Solid
- Cystic
- The table below summarizes the classification of common liver masses according to histopathological origin.
| Classification of liver mass | ||
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| Benign | Malignant | |
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References
- ↑ Mergo PJ, Ros PR. Benign Lesions of the Liver. In: The Radiologic Clinics of North America, 2, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia 1998. Vol 36, p.319.