Diagnosis approach of liver metastases from colorectal cancer

Abstract

The liver metastasis of cancer of the colon and rectum, a disease increasinglycommon and potentially aggressive, is discussed at the international level about the adequacyof its investigative approach. In this review, this parameter was analysed with the cost, availability,sensitivity, specificity, use of radiation and reliability of the method. The main idea is toreview, from experiences in various health services, the main diagnostic methods availablefor the detection of metastatic lesions in the liver unique for colorectal cancer, discussing situationsin which they should be used and especially taking into to the reality of the Brazilianhospital medical system