Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions LIVER Case #3 - A 35 year old Asian male with weakness and weight loss DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 4.) What diagnostic studies are indicated in this patient? Evaluation: Laboratory: liver function tests; alpha-fetoprotein (diagnostic if over 500) Ultrasound: cystic versus solid CT and MRI scans: identify lesion and guide percutaneous biopsy Arteriography: arterial pattern in tumor characterized by increased vascularity
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