Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

Case contributed by Bashar Karkoush
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Upper abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
This study is a stack
Axial
non-contrast
This study is a stack
Axial C+
arterial phase
This study is a stack
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
Download
Info

Multiple hypoattenuating (and hypoenhancing) lesions coalesce to form confluent masses distributed in the periphery of the liver in a submarginal location, some of which accompanied by capsular retraction. The lesions show a target pattern of enhancement.

Download
Info

Pathology proved hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma.

Case Discussion

Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular neoplasm which is locally aggressive with metastatic potential. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.