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[Interventional therapy of hepatic cavernous hemangioma]
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Interventional therapy effectively treated hepatic cavernous hemangioma in 39 patients. Most patients experienced symptom resolution and significant tumor reduction, with 28 achieving a cure.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Hepatic cavernous hemangioma is a benign liver tumor.
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of interventional therapy for hepatic cavernous hemangioma.
- To discuss diagnostic considerations and treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 39 patients treated between March 1991 and December 1993.
- Interventional therapy involving embolizing materials.
Main Results:
- 28 out of 39 patients were cured.
- Tumor mass reduction of 50% in 8 patients and 30% in 3 patients.
- Complete symptom resolution in all treated patients.
Conclusions:
- Interventional therapy is a successful treatment modality for hepatic cavernous hemangioma.
- The study highlights the importance of differential diagnosis from malignant liver tumors.
Abstract:
From March. 1991 through Dec. 1993, 39 patients with hepatic cavernous hemangioma were treated by interventional therapy. After 1-3 periods of therapy 28 were cured, in 8 case the mass reduced by 50%, and in the remaining 3 cases the tumor reduced by 30%. Symptoms disappeared in all patients. The diagnosis of hepatic cavernous hemangioma, its differential diagnosis from malignant tumors, indications for interventional therapy, the use of embolizing materials were discussed.