Evaluation of cystic lesions of liver by ultrasonography

ABSTRACT

Background: Ultrasonography is very sensitive in detecting cystic lesions of liver, which helps in detecting various lesions, along with the internal structures of the body. One gets an opportunity to evaluate additional information of other abdominal organs that can modify the course of treatment and prognosis of patient. Aim: To evaluate the demographic variables, symptomatology ultrasonographic features and the diagnostic Accuracy, with the help of ultrasonography, in evaluating cystic lesions of liver. Materials and Methods: The study comprised of 50 patients with the clinical symptoms of cystic lesions of liver. They were evaluated with ultrasonography of abdomen where cystic lesions of liver were taken, who needed follow up and interventional procedure. The study was an observational, descriptive hospital based study. Results: 50 patients were evaluated, which comprised equal number of male and female (50%), due to various harmful habits where the Patients had presented with pain and swelling in right hypochondrium. Proper diagnosis cystic lesion of liver was evaluated by ultrasonography for further management. Conclusion: Ultrasound by virtue of non-invasiveness, lack of radiation hazard and by ability to demonstrate structural changes in organ is investigation of choice in liver pathology and it can easily detect solid to cystic lesions and characterize the size, shape and extent of lesion.