Giant cavernous hemangioma of the liver: atypical CT and MR findings

Eur Radiol. 1996;6(4):448-50. doi: 10.1007/BF00182465.

Abstract

The CT and MR appearance of giant cavernous hemangiomas can be confusing, and some atypical radiographic findings have been described. We report the CT and MR features of a giant cavernous hemangioma of the liver with atypical presentation. CT showed a large hypodense geographical lesion involving the majority of the liver and multiple scattered peripheral lesions. The T2-weighted MR images revealed a huge hyperintense lesion with multiple satellite nodules.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / pathology
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media