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

We describe a case of progressive deep venous thrombosis and chest pain stu died by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) angiography with the new intravascular contrast medium CLARISCAN (NC100150 Injection). Combined MR v enography and angiography demonstrated pelvic vein thrombosis and consecuti ve pulmonary embolism caused by a large abdominal tumor, diagnosed as an ov arian cancer after surgery. The potential role of an intravascular contrast medium for studying the vascular system in multiple regions of the body wi thin a single examination without the need for bolus timing Is discussed. ( C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.