Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the colon with hepatic metastases

Case contributed by Maxime St-Amant
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Sparse foci of calcifications located at the right upper quadrant. This is the characteristic appearance of mucinous adenocarcinoma liver metastases on plain film (colonic mucinous adenocarcinoma, in this case).

Case Discussion

Differential diagnosis for sparse liver calcifications seen on plain film includes:

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