Abdomen Sonography: Liver Malignant Neoplasms - Video Lesson

Welcome back everyone. Today's abdominal ultrasound lesson will cover malignant liver neoplasms. This section will focus on common liver malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatoblastoma, and liver metastases. We'll review their typical sonographic appearances, explore the use of Doppler to assess vascularity and tumor thrombus, and discuss when to consider further imaging or biopsy. Clinical correlation, including tumor markers, lab values, and patient history, is key to accurate interpretation. The liver is a common site for both primary and secondary malignancies. Some arise from hepatocytes or bile ducts, while others spread to the liver from distant primary cancers. Understanding the sonographic appearance and clinical associations of malignant