title: [Diffuse hemangioma of the liver. An unsuccessful cobalt therapy (author's transl)].
abstract: With reference to the observation of a diffuse hemangioma of the liver in an adult patient, the authors note the various means of diagnosing the disease and list existing therapeutic possibilities. In the typical case, a laparoscopy points out the tumour but is not sufficiently precise to detect a possible extension. The angiography shows pathognomonic images. Isotopic methods are not specific. Treatment is poorly codified and may take the form of a ligature of the artery, embolization or irradiation. The latter, the most widespread type of treatment may cause more or less severe complications.
mesh_terms: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes
vernacular_title: Hémangiome hépatique diffus de l'adulte. Echec d'une cobaltothérapie.