Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Phenotypes in Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis: Pathological Correlations and Prediction of Vascular Invasion | Synapse
March 1, 2026Open Access
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Phenotypes in Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis: Pathological Correlations and Prediction of Vascular Invasion
Key Points
The aim is to explore contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) phenotypes linked to vascular invasion in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
Analyzed CEUS images for enhancement patterns in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
Identified phenotypes E2 and E4 associated with vascular invasion risk.
Evaluated morphological and perfusion characteristics from CEUS data.
Phenotypes E2 and E4 show a significant correlation with higher risk of vascular invasion.
CEUS effectively differentiates between various enhancement patterns to aid surgical planning.
Abstract
Peripheral CEUS enhancement, particularly E2 and E4, indicates high vascular invasion risk in HAE. CEUS provides a combined morphological and perfusion assessment to guide surgical planning.