Advances in the imaging of liver cancer.

Recent advances in liver cancer imaging have enhanced detection, characterization, and prognostication, with key developments in ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET, and computational analysis.

• Why it matters: Liver cancer often presents at advanced stages, limiting treatment options; improved imaging is crucial for early diagnosis, accurate staging, and personalized therapy planning.
• What they did: The review summarizes innovations in imaging technologies, diagnostic guidelines, and the integration of radiomics and AI, involving over 20 different imaging modalities and criteria.
• The result: These advancements enable detailed biological phenotyping and treatment response assessment, paving the way for more precise, individualized management of liver cancer patients.