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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2022; 10(17): 5899-5909
Published online Jun 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5899
Published online Jun 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5899
High-frame-rate contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings of liver metastasis of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor: A case report and literature review
Jia-Hui Chen, Ying Huang, Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Chen JH and Huang Y reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Huang Y performed the high frame rate contrast-enhanced ultrasound and biopsy operation; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the Guide Project for Key Research and Development Foundation of Liaoning Province , No. 2019JH8/10300008 ; the 345 Talent Project ; and the Liaoning Baiqianwan Talents Program.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Ying Huang, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. huangying712@163.com
Received: January 22, 2022
Peer-review started: January 22, 2022
First decision: February 24, 2022
Revised: March 3, 2022
Accepted: April 4, 2022
Article in press: April 4, 2022
Published online: June 16, 2022
Peer-review started: January 22, 2022
First decision: February 24, 2022
Revised: March 3, 2022
Accepted: April 4, 2022
Article in press: April 4, 2022
Published online: June 16, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common types of gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors. The liver is considered the most common organ target of metastasis; however, liver metastasis of duodenal GIST is extremely rare. We describe a new imaging modality, high frame rate contrast-enhanced ultrasound, for detecting microcirculation differences in the lesion, wash-in patterns during the early arterial phase, and vascular morphogenesis due to its high frame rate, during which liver metastasis of duodenal GIST can be diagnosed accurately. No complications were observed in our patient. We recommend this new technology for the diagnosis of liver metastasis of duodenal GIST.