Hemangioendotheliomatosis of the liver. A 12-year follow-up

Gastroenterology. 1977 Jan;72(1):157-60.

Abstract

Hemangioendothelioma of the liver is a rare tumor. A case is reported of a middle-aged woman who presented with hepatomegaly and ascites, and who has been followed for over 12 years. The clinical features, pathological, radiographic, portal hemodynamic, and metabolic changes are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascites / complications
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemangioendothelioma / complications
  • Hemangioendothelioma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioendothelioma / pathology
  • Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Hepatic Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging