The Diagnostic Utility of B-Mode Ultrasound in Identifying Hepatic Metastases
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Myka Bussey-Campbell
Location
Savannah Ballroom
Type of Research
Proposed
Session Format
Poster Presentation
College
Waters College of Health Professions
Department
Clinical Sciences
Abstract
Abstract
Hepatic metastases are the most frequent malignant neoplasms of the liver, occurring up to 20 times more often than primary liver cancer. These lesions present with a wide array of appearances under B-Mode ultrasound, ranging from hyperechoic, “bull’s-eye,” and complex cystic patterns. The specific sonographic appearance of hepatic metastases often correlates with the disease’s site of origin. This case study compares the sonographic appearance of a 72-year-old white female’s hepatic metastases to the same person’s CT imaging. Ultrasound noted the “bull’s-eye” appearance of the lesions, which were then biopsied to confirm their histologic origin. While CT imaging is the gold standard for imaging hepatic metastases, the variable appearance of the disease on ultrasound can aid the diagnostic process. This study evaluates the effectiveness of B-mode ultrasound as a first-line, cost-effective diagnostic tool in the early detection of hepatic metastases. By analyzing the diverse echo textures, this research demonstrates how ultrasound can provide real-time, radiation-free insights that guide biopsy procedures and clinical management.
Keywords: hepatic metastases, B-mode ultrasound, sonography, liver imaging, diagnostic accuracy, hepatology
Program Description
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Start Date
4-21-2026 1:30 PM
End Date
4-21-2026 3:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Torek, Isabelle, "The Diagnostic Utility of B-Mode Ultrasound in Identifying Hepatic Metastases" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 70.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026A/2026A/70
The Diagnostic Utility of B-Mode Ultrasound in Identifying Hepatic Metastases
Savannah Ballroom
Abstract
Hepatic metastases are the most frequent malignant neoplasms of the liver, occurring up to 20 times more often than primary liver cancer. These lesions present with a wide array of appearances under B-Mode ultrasound, ranging from hyperechoic, “bull’s-eye,” and complex cystic patterns. The specific sonographic appearance of hepatic metastases often correlates with the disease’s site of origin. This case study compares the sonographic appearance of a 72-year-old white female’s hepatic metastases to the same person’s CT imaging. Ultrasound noted the “bull’s-eye” appearance of the lesions, which were then biopsied to confirm their histologic origin. While CT imaging is the gold standard for imaging hepatic metastases, the variable appearance of the disease on ultrasound can aid the diagnostic process. This study evaluates the effectiveness of B-mode ultrasound as a first-line, cost-effective diagnostic tool in the early detection of hepatic metastases. By analyzing the diverse echo textures, this research demonstrates how ultrasound can provide real-time, radiation-free insights that guide biopsy procedures and clinical management.
Keywords: hepatic metastases, B-mode ultrasound, sonography, liver imaging, diagnostic accuracy, hepatology
