Hepatic hemangioma

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

A homogeneous hyperechoic lesion is seen with well-defined borders and normal surrounding hepatic parenchyma, typical of hepatic hemangioma.

Case Discussion

A hepatic hemangioma is a relatively benign hypervascular liver lesion. It is the most common benign tumor of the liver. It is frequently diagnosed as an incidental finding on imaging and most patients are asymptomatic. A peripheral location within the liver is most common.

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