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CT scan demonstrated multiple metastases in both hepatic lobes before embolization. (a) Unenhanced CT scan; (b) contrast-enhanced CT scan
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On unenhanced and contrast-enhanced CT, there were more than 20 hepatic tumors in both lobes, with the largest being > 18 cm in diameter (Fig. 1a and b).
Angiography showed multiple tumor stains at bilateral hepatic lobes. (a) Common hepatic artery angiography; (b) left hepatic angiography
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Hepatic angiography was performed via a right femoral artery approach (Fig. 2a and b). The coil shown in the picture (Fig. 2) was placed during the procedure of Yttrium-90 therapy.
Unenhanced CT scan demonstrated large areas of necrosis 1 month after embolization with Embosphere  particles
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Follow-up unenhanced CT scan on day 34 after TAE showed large areas of necrosis (Fig. 3).  