Transcatheter arterial embolization of two symptomatic giant cavernous hemangiomas of the liver.
Cavernous hemangiomas are usually asymptomatic; however, a small percentage may cause symptoms. This case report discusses palliation by transcatheter arterial embolization with polyvinyl alcohol particles.
Althaus
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Department of Radiology, Box 357115, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
Ashdown
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Coldwell
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Helton
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Freeny
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D000328:Adult; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000628:therapy*; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol