When computed tomography (CT) was developed and introduced by Hounsfield (1973), a new era of clinical diagnostic potential began. At the same time CT created new difficulties, in that the physicians who had to deal with the CT images were not acquainted with their interpre tation. Therefore, it became necessary to compare CT scans with ana tomical sections, which gave additional information by virtue of their higher resolution, the different colors and consistencies of the struc tures, and the possibility to trace these structures across several sections. Several atlases comparing CT scans...

The state of the art concerning hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases is given in this review of the literature. The results of the author's analysis are frequently summarized in tables that are easy to understand. The book covers the broad range of possible diagnostic and management techniques: pathology, imaging, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The gamut of indications, contra-indications, results and complications is discussed. Emphasis is placed particularly on catheter techniques.