HEPATIC METASTASES

Developments in ultrasound, CT scan, and MR imaging have increased our ability to detect and characterize focal Liver lesions. Advances in t he medical and surgical treatment of secondary liver tumors have conti nued to challenge these advances in radiology. A successful outcome de pends on knowledge of the size and location oi the tumor burden, and a ccurate radiologic assessment is crucial to identify those subgroups w ho may benefit hom surgery and to prevent unnecessary radical surgery in those likely to gain only a short-term benefit.