Search for dissertations about: "liver lesions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the words liver lesions.

  2. 1. Mangafodipir trisodium (MnDPDP)-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the liver and pancreas

    Author : Chen Wang; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Liver; pancreas; neoplasms; metastases; endocrine tumor; MR imaging; contrast medium; mangafodipir trisodium; MnDPDP; manganese; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; diagnostisk radiologi; Diagnostic Radiology;

    Abstract : Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the liver and pancreas is frequently performed to improve the sensitivity and specificity of lesion detection in these organs. The concept of using tissue-specific contrast media is to selectively enhance the normal parenchyma, but not lesions, so that the contrast between tumorous and normal tissue is increased, and lesion detectability improved. READ MORE

  4. 2. Liver metastases from colorectal cancer

    Author : Jennie Engstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. At diagnosis of CRC 20-25% of patients have metastatic disease. The liver is the most common metastatic site and liver metastases are detected in 25-30% of all patients. READ MORE

  5. 3. The role of PPARalpha and growth hormone in hepatic lipid metaboism and atherosclerosis

    Author : Anna Ljungberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : growth hormone; PPARalpha; atherosclerosis; lipid metabolism; fatty acids; apoB; ; ADRP; triglycerides; PGC-1; liver;

    Abstract : Dyslipidemia mainly results from oversecretion of apoB-containing lipoproteins from theliver and is one of the most important risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis.Growth hormone (GH) plays a key role in the regulation of lipoprotein metabolism and thus,disturbances in GH secretion are associated with dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. READ MORE

  6. 4. Perfusion computed tomography of the liver

    Author : Katharina Brehmer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Perfusion CT (P-CT) is a relatively new imaging technique that permits the visual and quantitative assessment of the micro- and macrocirculation of a target organ and focal lesions. P-CT has shown promising results in the evaluation of hyper-vascular tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). READ MORE

  7. 5. Stromal collagens in colorectal cancer and in colorectal liver metastases : tumour biological implications and a source for novel tumour markers

    Author : Hanna Nyström; Malin Sund; Peter Naredi; Per Sandström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; colorectal liver metastases; tumour marker; stroma; type IV collagen; metastatic growth pattern; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. About 50 % of patients with CRC will develop subsequent liver metastases (CLM). The survival for untreated CLM is only a few months and liver resection provides the only chance for a lasting cure. READ MORE