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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Liver hemangioma, capillary hemangioma, cavernous hemangioma
Definitions
- Benign tumor composed of dilated, endothelial-lined vascular channels lined by single layer of endothelial cells supported by thin fibrous stroma
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Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
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Angiographic Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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CLINICAL ISSUES
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Demographics
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Burrowes DP et al: Characterization of focal liver masses: a multicenter comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance Imaging. J Ultrasound Med. ePub, 2021
- Burrowes DP et al: Contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 37(5):1388-400, 2017
- Won HJ et al: Changes in echogenicity of hepatic hemangiomas during the Valsalva maneuver. J Clin Ultrasound. 45(6):328-31, 2017
- Quaia E: The real capabilities of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the characterization of solid focal liver lesions. Eur Radiol. 21(3):457-62, 2011
- Wakui N et al: Diagnosis of hepatic hemangioma by parametric imaging using sonazoid-enhanced US. Hepatogastroenterology. 58(110-111):1431-5, 2011
- Seitz K et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for the characterization of focal liver lesions in clinical practice (DEGUM multicenter trial): CEUS vs. MRI--a prospective comparison in 269 patients. Ultraschall Med. 31(5):492-9, 2010
- Sugimoto K et al: Computer-aided diagnosis for contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the liver. World J Radiol. 2(6):215-23, 2010
- Choi JC et al: Discrete hypoechoic ring in hepatic cavernous hemangioma resembling a malignant tumor: correlation with histologic features. Gut Liver. 3(3):226-30, 2009
- Kamaya A et al: Hypervascular liver lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 30(5):387-407, 2009
- Kim SH et al: Computer-aided image analysis of focal hepatic lesions in ultrasonography: preliminary results. Abdom Imaging. 34(2):183-91, 2009
- Bartolotta TV et al: Characterization of benign hepatic tumors arising in fatty liver with SonoVue and pulse inversion US. Abdom Imaging. 32(1):84-91, 2007
- Jang HJ et al: Hepatic hemangioma: atypical appearances on CT, MR imaging, and sonography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(1):135-41, 2003
- Okano H et al: "Variable echo sign" (ultrasonographical alteration of echogenicity) in cavernous hepatic hemangioma. Int J Oncol. 19(2):337-40, 2001
- Perkins AB et al: Color and power Doppler sonography of liver hemangiomas: a dream unfulfilled? J Clin Ultrasound. 28(4):159-65, 2000
- Vilgrain V et al: Imaging of atypical hemangiomas of the liver with pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 20: 379-97, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Liver hemangioma, capillary hemangioma, cavernous hemangioma
Definitions
- Benign tumor composed of dilated, endothelial-lined vascular channels lined by single layer of endothelial cells supported by thin fibrous stroma
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Burrowes DP et al: Characterization of focal liver masses: a multicenter comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance Imaging. J Ultrasound Med. ePub, 2021
- Burrowes DP et al: Contrast-enhanced US approach to the diagnosis of focal liver masses. Radiographics. 37(5):1388-400, 2017
- Won HJ et al: Changes in echogenicity of hepatic hemangiomas during the Valsalva maneuver. J Clin Ultrasound. 45(6):328-31, 2017
- Quaia E: The real capabilities of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the characterization of solid focal liver lesions. Eur Radiol. 21(3):457-62, 2011
- Wakui N et al: Diagnosis of hepatic hemangioma by parametric imaging using sonazoid-enhanced US. Hepatogastroenterology. 58(110-111):1431-5, 2011
- Seitz K et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for the characterization of focal liver lesions in clinical practice (DEGUM multicenter trial): CEUS vs. MRI--a prospective comparison in 269 patients. Ultraschall Med. 31(5):492-9, 2010
- Sugimoto K et al: Computer-aided diagnosis for contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the liver. World J Radiol. 2(6):215-23, 2010
- Choi JC et al: Discrete hypoechoic ring in hepatic cavernous hemangioma resembling a malignant tumor: correlation with histologic features. Gut Liver. 3(3):226-30, 2009
- Kamaya A et al: Hypervascular liver lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 30(5):387-407, 2009
- Kim SH et al: Computer-aided image analysis of focal hepatic lesions in ultrasonography: preliminary results. Abdom Imaging. 34(2):183-91, 2009
- Bartolotta TV et al: Characterization of benign hepatic tumors arising in fatty liver with SonoVue and pulse inversion US. Abdom Imaging. 32(1):84-91, 2007
- Jang HJ et al: Hepatic hemangioma: atypical appearances on CT, MR imaging, and sonography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(1):135-41, 2003
- Okano H et al: "Variable echo sign" (ultrasonographical alteration of echogenicity) in cavernous hepatic hemangioma. Int J Oncol. 19(2):337-40, 2001
- Perkins AB et al: Color and power Doppler sonography of liver hemangiomas: a dream unfulfilled? J Clin Ultrasound. 28(4):159-65, 2000
- Vilgrain V et al: Imaging of atypical hemangiomas of the liver with pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 20: 379-97, 2000
