title: [Cavernous hemangioma of the spleen: values and limitations of ultrasonic and computed tomographic diagnosis].
abstract: A case of a cavernous haemangioma associated with an hepatic haemangioma is reported. It presented in the form of a hyperechogenic mass on ultrasound imaging. On the Computed Tomography scan with contrast, the splenic tumour became progressively hyperdense: this last characteristic is observed in 6 out of 9 cases reported in the literature. MR imaging seems to allow an accurate preoperative diagnosis; nevertheless, splenectomy is often indicated because of the risk of rupture, in which case histological examination removes any doubt concerning an exceptional malignant form.
authors.affiliation: 1. Service de Chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne Bichat V, CHRU Augustin Morvan, Brest.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Bail
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Menut
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Andivot
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Leal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Volant
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Charles
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D013156:Splenectomy; D013160:Splenic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
vernacular_title: Hémangiome caverneux de la rate: intérêts et limites d'un diagnostic écho-tomodensitométrique.