Liver hemangioma complicated by obstructive jaundice.
This report describes a liver hemangioma causing obstructive jaundice, an extremely rare condition that has been reported on 3 previous occasions. A hemangioma can compress the major bile ducts and require partial hepatectomy for a successful outcome.
Losanoff
Julian E
JE
Department of Surgery (11S), Wayne State University and John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R, Detroit, MI, 48201 USA. jelosanoff@yahoo.com
Millis
J Michael
JM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery