[The diagnosis of the early stage of hepatocellular carcinoma by US-angiography with intraarterial Albunex (sonicated serum albumin) infusion].
Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (arterial infusion) has been clinically established as a qualitative diagnosis imaging tool for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) was performed after of Albunex (sonicated serum albumin) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) microbubble by hand, into the hepatic artery as a diagnostic modality for the early HCC. Here, we discussed the diagnosis of the early HCC by CEUS using Albunex as a contrast medium. Briefly, a diagnosis of the early HCC was made CEUS examination of the hemodynamics of the arteries showed a hypovascular pattern. And tumor size was under 20 mm in diameter, the histopathologic examination was essential to reach a final diagnosis, well-differentiated HCC.
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Second Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine.
Ijuin
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Ono
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Tateishi
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Y
Ogata
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Kuromatsu
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Itano
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Sata
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Tanikawa
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D000418:Albumins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008863:Microspheres; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000418:Albumins; C060687:Albunex; D003287:Contrast Media