The value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of hepatic haemangiomas.
The following ultrasonographic (U.S.) patterns were observed in 21 cases of proven hepatic haemangiomas: 1) Hyper-echoic (6 cases); 2) Hypo-echoic (4 cases); 3) Complex (11 cases). Several characteristic aspects of the echo structure (uneven appearance and fine internal parallel echoes) and the location of the lesion (para-caval or sub-diaphragmatic) may be useful for differential diagnosis with malignant neoplasia. The U.S. findings of a further 17 cases of hyperechoic focal lesion of the liver are reported. Although a definitive diagnosis was not possible in these subjects, the U.S. characteristics which remained unchanged for over 6 months, made the diagnosis of haemangioma highly likely.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000175:diagnosis; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography