Thorotrast-associated liver cancer.
Thorotrast-related liver cancer is rare. A case of such cancer is presented. Thorotrast had been used intravenously in 1947, 38 years preceding the detection of cancer. A brief history of the use of colloidal solution of thorium dioxide (thorotrast) as a contrast material is discussed, along with a review of literature. Potential hazards of thorotrast in its carriers and a close follow-up are emphasized.
D002759:Adenoma, Bile Duct / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D013911:Thorium Dioxide