Contrast enhanced ultrasound of a hepatic soft tissue angiosarcoma metastasis. Case report.
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چکیده
Diagnostic imaging of angiosarcoma and angiosarcoma metastasis has been described as confusing and challenging. We present a rare case of hepatic soft tissue angiosarcoma metastasis, which was diagnosed by contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The case further exemplifies the ability of CEUS to solve discrepancies between other imaging modalities.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medical ultrasonography
دوره 16 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014