[Diagnosis and biopsy of liver metastases using ultrasound contrast agent].
In the presented case, liver metastases were not visible on conventional ultrasound imaging. After a contrast agent was given, multiple metastases were seen, and an ultrasound-guided biopsy was performed, guided by the contrast image.
Lorentzen
Torben
T
Kirurgisk Gastroenterologisk Afdeling, Herlev Hospital, DK-2730 Herlev. torben.lorentzen@dadlnet.dk
Skjoldbye
Bjørn
B
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary; D008875:Middle Aged; D010743:Phospholipids; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media; D010743:Phospholipids; C420843:contrast agent BR1; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride