Diagnostic value of MRI in hepatic hydatid disease
ZHOU Dong-hai1, ZHOU Hai-xia2, LEI Jun-qiang3, HE Ning4, LI Gang4, WEI Chun-ping4
1.Department of Radiology, Center Hospital of Kelamayi, Kelamayi Xinjiang 834000, China;2.Department of Pathogenic Biology, Preclinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China;3.Department of Radiology, First Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China;4.Department of Radiology, Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
Abstract：Objective: To study the MRI features of hepatic hydatid cyst, to evaluate MRI in its diagnosis. Methods: MRI features in 23 patients with surgically-proved hepatic hydatid disease were retrospectively analyzed, and compared with pathologic findings. Results: All twenty-two but one cases were correctly diagnosed. Preoperative diagnostic accuracy of MRI was 95.65%(22/23). Conclusion: MRI is of high value for the diagnosis of hepatic hydatid cyst. It should be regarded as an effective supplement to CT and sonography.
2006, Vol. 17 
