We describe a case of a 30-year-old man who complained intermitted pain in right abdominal flank; a large cavernoumatos hemangioma – up to 6 cm in size – was revealed in the fifth hepatic segment using Ultrasonography and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Indications for treatment – based on imaging features and clinical data – are briefly discussed in our report, providing also a review of existing literature.

Giant hepatic hemangioma case report: When is it time for surgery?

Mammino L.;Palmucci S.;Latino R.;Milone P.;Li Destri G.;Di Cataldo A.
2020-01-01

Abstract

We describe a case of a 30-year-old man who complained intermitted pain in right abdominal flank; a large cavernoumatos hemangioma – up to 6 cm in size – was revealed in the fifth hepatic segment using Ultrasonography and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Indications for treatment – based on imaging features and clinical data – are briefly discussed in our report, providing also a review of existing literature.
2020
Case report
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging
Laparoscopic surgery
Liver
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