Stiffness Measurement of Liver Tumors and Visceral Parenchyma

Clinical Applications of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Technology in Stiffness Measurement of Liver Tumors and Visceral Parenchyma

The investigators are measuring hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)stiffness using Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) technique to enhance the diagnostic accuracy for HCC stratifications and treatment efficacy.

Regression modelings as well as validity testings including cut-off identification will be acquired by performing both qualitative and quantitative measurements of HCC using reference diagnostic modalities e.g. pathology grading, dynamic CT scanning, etc.

Inclusion Criteria:

with HCC

Exclusion Criteria:

• subjects with liver cancer other than HCC
• subjects with treated HCC
• post major abdominal surgery
• contraindications to liver tumor biopsy
• contraindications to local percutaneous treatment of liver tumors
• ARFI measurement low quality