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Comparison of the hepatobiliary contrast agents gadobenate dimeglumine and gadoxetate disodium for liver imaging
| Gadobenate dimeglumine | Gadoxetate disodium | |
|---|---|---|
| T1 effect | +++ | + |
| Cost | + | ++ |
| Shortness of investigation | + | ++(+) |
| Differentiation of HCA from FNH | + | + |
| Differentiation of benign liver lesions (hemangiomas) | ++ | − (+) |
| Hepatobiliary excretion | + | +++ |
FNH, focal nodular hyperplasia; HCA, hepatocellular adenoma.
