Contrast-enhanced sonography of a hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing spontaneous necrosis

J Clin Ultrasound. 2008 Oct;36(8):492-6. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20518.

Abstract

Spontaneous necrosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rare. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman with an HCC nodule that underwent necrosis after sonographically guided needle biopsy. Baseline sonographic examination revealed only a nonspecific change in the echogenicity of the lesion. Subsequent necrosis was suggested on contrast-enhanced sonographic examination and was confirmed on spiral CT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Necrosis / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Phospholipids
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Phospholipids
  • contrast agent BR1
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride