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Infantile hemangioendothelioma. A case report
C Kaniklides1, P A Dimopoulos, D Bajic
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|March 31, 2000
Summary
This case report details a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with hepatic infantile hemangioendothelioma. Diagnosis and management were successfully achieved using solely non-invasive imaging techniques.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hepatology
Background:
- Infantile hemangioendothelioma (IHE) is the most common benign vascular tumor of infancy, predominantly affecting the liver.
- Hepatic IHE can present as asymptomatic abdominal masses, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 3-month-old male infant presented with an incidentally discovered abdominal mass.
- No prior medical history or symptoms were reported, suggesting a subclinical presentation.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of hepatic infantile hemangioendothelioma was established through non-invasive imaging modalities.
- Treatment decisions and follow-up protocols were guided exclusively by imaging findings.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of non-invasive imaging in diagnosing and managing hepatic IHE in infants.
- It underscores the importance of incidental findings in pediatric abdominal masses and the potential for conservative management based on imaging surveillance.