MRI appearance of thorotrast-induced cholangiocarcinoma in a case of thorotrastosis.
The case of a 71-year-old man with thorotrastosis and a cholangiocarcinoma detected by MRI is presented, and the radiographic appearance of the cholangiocarcinoma is discussed. We concluded that MR is more useful for detecting Thorotrast-induced liver tumors than US and CT, but CT is more useful for the detection of Thorotrast deposits.
Department of Radiology, Asahikawa Medical College, Japan.
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D002759:Adenoma, Bile Duct / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000368:Aged; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000473:pathology*; D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D013911:Thorium Dioxide; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA