Histologically-Proven Efficacy of Bland Embolization in a Patient with Net Liver Metastasis

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2016 Jun;39(6):948-52. doi: 10.1007/s00270-015-1284-z. Epub 2015 Dec 29.

Abstract

We present a case of 57-year-old patient with three liver metastases from a primary neuroendocrine duodenal tumor, who underwent bland embolization with excellent response to therapy, followed by surgical resection. The purpose of our case report is to describe the histological characteristics of tumoral response to therapy after bland embolization focusing on intralesional necrosis and microsphere distribution.

Keywords: Liver bland embolization; Microspheres; Neuroendocrine tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Microspheres
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / secondary*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / therapy*