Differential Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Liver Masses

Jang, Jae Young; Ryu, Tom; Chang, Young; Jeong, Soung Won; Jang, Jae Young; Ryu, Tom; Chang, Young; Jeong, Soung Won

Clin Ultrasound > Accepted Articles

Jae Young Jang

, Tom Ryu, Young Chang, Soung Won Jeong

Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Address for Correspondence:

Jae Young Jang ,Tel: 82-2-709-9863, Fax: 82-2-709-9696, Email: jyjang@schmc.ac.kr

Received: 6 May 2025; Accepted: 20 May 2025. Published online: 20 May 2025.

ABSTRACT

Hepatic masses include a variety of benign and malignant lesions originating in the liver, and ultrasonography is one of the most basic and essential imaging tools for evaluating these lesions. This review comprehensively summarizes the ultrasonographic findings of hepatic masses by lesion type and examines the interpretation and clinical significance of each. In regions like Korea, where chronic liver disease is highly prevalent, the role of ultrasonography is particularly important. Accurate diagnosis and formulation of treatment strategies require skilled interpretation of ultrasound images.

Keywords: Liver mass; Ultrasonography; Differential diagnosis