title: Epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the liver: CT and MRI features.
abstract: The purpose of our study was to retrospectively evaluate the computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging features of epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the liver (Epi-HAML), with pathology as a reference. We reviewed the CT/MRI findings of six lesions of Epi-HAML and found absence of adipose tissue in the lesions. In addition, recognizing the imaging features of no capsule, and hypervasularity with central punctiform or filiform vessels as a characteristic enhancement may distinguish Epi-HAML from other hepatic tumors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Lishui Central Hospital, Southeast University, 289 Kuocang Road, Lishui, 323000, Zhejiang, China. jjstcty@sina.com
authors.forename: Jian-song
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Ji
authors.forename: Chen-ying
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Zu-fei
authors.initials: ZF
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Jing-jing
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018207:Angiomyolipoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA