CT Diagnosis of Calcific Metastases Originated from the Alimentary System Mucous Carcinoma
- VernacularTitle:源自消化系统黏液癌钙化性转移瘤的CT诊断
- Author:
Xiaodong LI
;
Xianping MENG
;
Mingyou WANG
;
Taiyang ZUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
metastatic tumor;
calcification;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the CT appearances and diagnostic value of calcific metastases originated from the alimentary system mucous carcinoma.Methods CT appearances of calcific metastases originated from the alimentary system mucous carcinoma confirmed by surgery and pathology were retrospectively analysed.Results Calcification inside the metastatic tumors could be seen in all 9 patients.The calcification was multiple in 6,single in 3;4 lesions were in the brain and 5 in the liver.The calcific rate of tumors was 100%.Conclusion The metastases originated from malignant tumors of alimentary system are easy appearing calcification,CT scanning plays an important role in diagnosing the calcific metastases.
