Calcified lymph node metastases in adenocarcinoma of the colon.
Radiologically demonstrable calcification has been described in a variety of primary tumours and metastatic deposits. Dystrophic calcification in retroperitoneal lymph nodes may occur in malignant lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma, most often after radiotherapy or chemotherapy. However, de novo calcification in retroperitoneal lymph node metastases from carcinoma are very rare. Such a case is presented here.
Sweeney
D J
DJ
Department of Radiology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.
Low
V H
VH
Robbins
P D
PD
Yu
S F
SF
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space