Computed tomography of cavernous hemangiomas of the liver: how sure are we?
The computed tomography diagnosis of hepatic hemangiomas has been well documented. We cite a case that fulfilled the criteria for hemangioma, but was pathologically shown to be steatosis. Strict adherence to established criteria may lead to erroneous diagnosis.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed