[Diffuse hemangioma of the liver. An unsuccessful cobalt therapy (author's transl)]

With reference to the observation of a diffuse hemangioma of the liver in an adult patient, the authors note the various means of diagnosing the disease and list existing therapeutic possibilities. In the typical case, a laparoscopy points out the tumour but is not sufficiently precise to detect a possible extension. The angiography shows pathognomonic images. Isotopic methods are not specific. Treatment is poorly codified and may take the form of a ligature of the artery, embolization or irradiation. The latter, the most widespread type of treatment may cause more or less severe complications.