Comparison of detection and manifestations of metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma by ultrasound at different frequencies

Objective To explore the value of high-frequency ultrasound in the detection of metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma and displaying lesion characteristics. MethodsA total of 38 paitients with hepatocellular carcinoma satellite lesions within 40 mm of subcutaneous tissue were underwent low-frequency (...

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Main Authors: Hong QIN, Yuli ZHU, Qiannan ZHAO, Feihang WANG, Hansheng XIA, Wentao KONG, Wenping WANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shanghai Chinese Clinical Medicine Press Co., Ltd. 2025-06-01
Series:Zhongguo Linchuang Yixue
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Online Access:https://www.c-jcm.com/article/doi/10.12025/j.issn.1008-6358.2025.20241181
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Summary:Objective To explore the value of high-frequency ultrasound in the detection of metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma and displaying lesion characteristics. MethodsA total of 38 paitients with hepatocellular carcinoma satellite lesions within 40 mm of subcutaneous tissue were underwent low-frequency (1-5 MHz) and high-frequency (6-9 MHz) ultrasound. Detection rates and ultrasonic features were compared. ResultsHigh-frequency grayscale ultrasound had a higher detection rate (71.1% vs. 36.8%, P<0.001). Subgroup analysis showed higher detection rates with chemotherapy history (88.9% vs. 33.3%, P=0.002), fatty liver (71.9% vs 31.3%, P<0.001) or superficial lesion (within 20 mm, 76.5% vs 41.2%, P=0.031). High-frequency ultrasound also showed clearer margins (P=0.004) and more arterial-phase rim enhancement (P=0.007). Conclusions6-9 MHz ultrasound detects metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma, especially superficial lesions, more effectively than 1-5 MHz ultrasound and better visualizes characteristics.
ISSN:1008-6358