Infantile hemangioendothelioma: angiographic features and factors determining efficacy of hepatic artery embolization.
The angiographic features of infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma are discussed as well as the role of hepatic artery embolization in its management when more conservative measures have failed. A unique case with portal vein supply of the tumor is presented, and the impact of this angiographic feature is discussed.
D000792:Angiography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006390:Hemangioendothelioma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000473:pathology