Deep venous thrombosis and consecutive pulmonary embolism as the first sign of an ovarian cancer: MR angiography using an intravascular contrast agent (CLARISCAN)

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2000 Sep;12(3):497-500. doi: 10.1002/1522-2586(200009)12:3<497::aid-jmri16>3.0.co;2-4.

Abstract

We describe a case of progressive deep venous thrombosis and chest pain studied by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) angiography with the new intravascular contrast medium CLARISCAN (NC100150 Injection). Combined MR venography and angiography demonstrated pelvic vein thrombosis and consecutive pulmonary embolism caused by a large abdominal tumor, diagnosed as an ovarian cancer after surgery. The potential role of an intravascular contrast medium for studying the vascular system in multiple regions of the body within a single examination without the need for bolus timing is discussed. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2000;12:497-500.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Dextrans
  • Female
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Iron* / administration & dosage
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Oxides* / administration & dosage
  • Pulmonary Artery / pathology
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Dextrans
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Oxides
  • ferumoxtran-10
  • Iron
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide