title: Transcatheter arterial embolization of two symptomatic giant cavernous hemangiomas of the liver.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Box 357115, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Althaus
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ashdown
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Coldwell
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Helton
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Freeny
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol