[Interventional therapy of hepatic cavernous hemangioma]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1994 Sep;32(9):563-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

From March. 1991 through Dec. 1993, 39 patients with hepatic cavernous hemangioma were treated by interventional therapy. After 1-3 periods of therapy 28 were cured, in 8 case the mass reduced by 50%, and in the remaining 3 cases the tumor reduced by 30%. Symptoms disappeared in all patients. The diagnosis of hepatic cavernous hemangioma, its differential diagnosis from malignant tumors, indications for interventional therapy, the use of embolizing materials were discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / therapy*
  • Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Iodized Oil / therapeutic use
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Iodized Oil