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Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the liver

Authors :
L Van Hoe
Piet K. Vanhoenacker
D'Haenens P
Tania Roskams
K. Mermuys
Source :
Abdominal Imaging. 29:221-223
Publication Year :
2004
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2004.

Abstract

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the liver is a rare vascular tumor with intermediate malignant potential. On imaging studies, the lesion has a solid appearance and may mimic metastatic disease. We present a case in which the morphologic features (multifocal aspect, peripheral location, and capsular retraction) and the clinical history aided in including this entity in the differential diagnosis.

Details

ISSN :
14320509 and 09428925
Volume :
29
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Abdominal Imaging
Accession number :
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