The Right Test at the Right Time: Sorting out the Myriads of New Liver Tests

Nov 09 2025
Convention Center: Ballroom B, Level 3
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

World Class Speakers

David E Kaplan, MD, MS, MSc, FAASLD, FACP, AGAF
Moderator

David E Kaplan, MD, MS, MSc, FAASLD, FACP, AGAF

University of Pennsylvania
Jesse Civan, MD, FAASLD
Moderator

Jesse Civan, MD, FAASLD

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Description

The myriad of imaging and allied tests available to evaluate known or sustpected liver disease and liver cancers can be bewildering.  In this session several of these techniques, including MRI, ultraound, elastography and prognostic scores are considered.  

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Objectives

  • Explore the clinical role of LI-RADS classification for hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Use of Assisted Learning to improve interpretation of liver slides.
  • Recognize how MR elastography might enhance surveillance for HCC