Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Successfully Diagnoses a Rare Case of Coexisting Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report.
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Abstract
Colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRLM) with concomitant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a single patient has not been previously reported. We present a case of a 57-year-old Asian male with a rectal mass and synchronous, radiologically distinct multiple liver lesions. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) characterized the liver lesions as suggestive of both CRLM and concomitant HCC, which was later histologically confirmed by ultrasound-guided biopsy. This case underscores the significant diagnostic value of CEUS in differentiating complex multifocal liver lesions and the critical role of targeted biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
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The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (JCU) is an international journal dedicated to the worldwide dissemination of scientific information on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical sonography.
The scope of the journal includes--but is not limited to--the following areas: sonography of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, vascular system, nervous system, head and neck, chest, breast, musculoskeletal system, and other superficial structures; Doppler applications; obstetric and pediatric applications; and interventional sonography. Studies comparing sonography with other imaging modalities are encouraged, as are studies evaluating the economic impact of sonography. Also within the journal''s scope are innovations and improvements in instrumentation and examination techniques and the use of contrast agents.
JCU publishes original research articles, case reports, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letters to the editor. The journal is also dedicated to being an educational resource for its readers, through the publication of review articles and various scientific contributions from members of the editorial board and other world-renowned experts in sonography.