Hepatic hemangiomas: spectrum of US appearances on gray-scale, power Doppler, and contrast-enhanced US

Korean J Radiol. 2000 Oct-Dec;1(4):191-7. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2000.1.4.191.

Abstract

Because US plays a key role in the initial evaluation of hepatic hemangiomas, knowledge of the entire spectrum of US appearances of these tumors is important. Most hemangiomas have a distinctive US appearance, and even with those with atypical appearances on conventional gray-scale US, specific diagnoses can be made using pulse-inversion harmonic US with contrast agents. In this essay, we review the spectrum of US appearances of hepatic hemangiomas on conventional gray-scale, power Doppler, and pulse-inversion harmonic US with contrast agents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color

Substances

  • Contrast Media