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Pancreatic Cyst: Types, Diagnosis & More

Most pancreatic cysts are benign; however, some are precancerous and have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for determining the best course of treatment.

How Imaging Centers Can Benefit From a New On-Demand Staffing Solution

Dr. Alyssa Watanabe, associate professor in Clinical Radiology at USC and reading radiologist for DocPanel, reveals how imaging centers can grow their business with subspecialty coverage

Peritoneal Cancer: Detection, Diagnosis & More

Primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) is a cancer that develops in the peritoneum - a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen. Peritoneal carcinomatosis is cancer that spread to the peritoneum from another part of the body.

Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatosteatosis): Diagnosis, Causes & More

Hepatic steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver. Also called fatty liver, it can develop into two types of liver disease: alcoholic hepatic steatosis (alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease).

Liver Metastases (Hepatic Metastases)

Also called secondary liver cancer, liver metastases develop when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the liver. In the US and Europe, secondary liver cancer is 18-40 times more common than primary liver cancer (hepatoma).

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia Liver Lesions

Focal nodular hyperplasia liver lesions are the second most common benign liver lesion. While usually nonthreatening, differentiating focal nodular hyperplasia lesions from other liver tumors can be very difficult.