Cavernous Hemangioma

Question 1

what is cavernous hemangioma

Answer 1

Benign, congenital tumor consisting of large, blood-filled cystic spaces

Question 2

is cavernous hemangioma more common in males or females

Answer 2

Females

Question 3

what are sympotms of cavernous hemangioma

Answer 3

Usually asymptomatic

May cause red upper quadrant pain when bleeding

Question 4

is cavernous hemangioma common

Answer 4

Most common liver neoplasm

Question 5

what occurs when cavernous hemangioma enlarges

Answer 5

Undergoes degeneration, fibrosis, and calcification

Question 6

where are cavernous hemangiomas most commonly found

Answer 6

subcapsular hepatic parenchyma or in the posterior right lobe more than the left lobe of the liver

Question 7

how does cavernous hemangioma mass usually appear

Answer 7

Homogenous, hyperechoic mass

Question 8

what is the sie of cavernous hemangioma

Answer 8

Less than 3cm

Question 9

what is the shape of a cavernous hemangioma

Answer 9

lesions are round, oval, lobulated with sharp well-defined borders

Question 10

what is the doppler appearance of cavernous hemangioma

Answer 10

Low-velocity doppler which helps to distinguish from malignant mass

Question 11

What are differential considerations

Answer 11

Mets
HCC
Adenoma
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia