Characterization of primary hepatic carcinosarcoma by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography: a case report

World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Feb 14;20(6):1630-4. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i6.1630.

Abstract

Primary hepatic carcinosarcoma is a rare tumor and is comprised of a mixture of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. We present a case of primary carcinosarcoma of the liver in a 59-year-old woman, which was confirmed by pathology following surgical resection. Using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, the tumor showed peripheral nodular hyperenhancement in the arterial phase with two feeding arterial vessels and a large internal non-enhancing portion in the center. The peripheral nodular portion of the tumor showed hypoenhancement in the later phase.

Keywords: Carcinosarcoma; Contrast-agent; Liver; Ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carcinosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology
  • Carcinosarcoma / therapy
  • Contrast Media / chemistry*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media