COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF CT AND MRI IN THE DETECTION OF LIVER METASTASES

Liver metastases are among the most common complications of malignant tumors and play a critical role in determining disease stage, treatment strategy, and patient prognosis. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the detection of liver metastases. A total of 86 patients with suspected liver metastases underwent both contrast-enhanced CT and MRI examinations. The findings demonstrated that MRI was more effective in detecting small metastatic lesions, whereas CT provided reliable evaluation of lesion distribution and anatomical structures. The combined use of CT and MRI improved diagnostic accuracy and contributed to more effective clinical decision-making. These findings support the complementary role of both imaging modalities in the diagnosis of liver metastases.