Case Report
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2023; 29(26): 4214-4221
Published online Jul 14, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i26.4214
Value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in deep angiomyxoma using a biplane transrectal probe: A case report
Qiong Zhang, Hua-Lin Yan, Qiang Lu, Yan Luo
Qiong Zhang, Hua-Lin Yan, Qiang Lu, Yan Luo, Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang Q and Luo Y contributed to the study conceptualization; Luo Y and Lu Q supervised the study; Zhang Q and Yan HL contributed to data collection and manuscript drafting; Yan HL and Lu Q contributed to manuscript revision; and all authors have approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yan Luo, Doctor, Professor, Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. yanluo@scu.edu.cn
Received: March 2, 2023
Peer-review started: March 2, 2023
First decision: May 16, 2023
Revised: May 23, 2023
Accepted: June 13, 2023
Article in press: June 13, 2023
Published online: July 14, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Deep angiomyxoma (DAM) is a very rare tumor. Imaging examinations play an important role in the diagnosis of DAM. Magnetic resonance imaging is considered the best imaging modality for diagnosing DAM. Computed tomography is used mainly to assess the invasion range of DAM. The value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of DAM is still controversial. We reported for the first time the contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features of DAM seen using a biplane transrectal probe. Transrectal CEUS can provide more abundant diagnostic information in terms of the blood perfusion characteristics of DAM, guiding subsequent transperineal puncture of the enhanced area within the tumor.