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Blood tests look at liver function and levels of tumor markers (certain substances which are linked to specific types of cancer). Liver tumors will often show on an ultrasound scan but full assessment requires a CT (computerized tomography) scan or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan.
n general, the imaging appearances of liver metastases are nonspecific, and biopsy specimens are required for histologic diagnosis. CT is the imaging modality of choice for evaluating liver metastases. This preference is largely attributable to the effects of the dual blood supply on the enhancement characteristics of metastases, as compared with normal liver parenchyma. For detection and characterization of small lesions and to evaluate the liver with background fatty liver changes, MRI may be superior to multidector CT and positron emission tomography (PET).
CT scan for liver cancer

A CT scan can provide precise information about the size, shape and position of any tumors in the liver or elsewhere in the abdomen, as well as nearby blood vessels. CT scans can also be used to guide a biopsy needle precisely into a suspected tumor (CT-guided needle biopsy).



Computed tomography (CT) scan (also known as a computed axial tomography scan, or CAT scan) is one of the most commonly used tools for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

A CT scan is an X-ray procedure that uses a computer to produce three-dimensional, cross-sectional images of inside the body. Unlike conventional X-rays, CT scans provide exceptionally detailed images of the bones, organs and tissues. X-rays are taken from many angles and combined to create a cross-sectional image.

During a CT scan, a patient rests on a table and slides into a large tunnel-shaped scanner. Some exams require a contrast dye to be injected into a vein before the procedure. This helps certain areas show up better on the images. The procedure is painless and typically takes a few minutes.

A CT scan may be used to pinpoint the location of a tumor, evaluate the extent of cancer in the body, and assess whether the disease is responding to treatment. In some cases, CT technology is used to accurately guide cancer treatment during a procedure.