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Regression of multiple hepatic masses in a young patient with thalassaemia
A Giovagnoni1, G Valeri, E Paci
1MR Centre F. Angelini, Department of Radiology, University of Ancona, Regional Hospital Torrette, Italy.
Pediatric Radiology
|February 7, 2001
Background:
We report a young girl with thalassaemia who showed development and regression of multiple hepatic masses.
Results:
The tumours, detected 3 years after allogeneic bone-marrow transplantation, showed progressive reduction in size and number following a phlebotomy program to treat iron overload.
Conclusion:
The detailed CT, MRI and histological findings are described.