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Amsiguine N, Imrani K, El Houss S, Rguieg N, El Messaoudi I, Moatassim Billah N, Nassar I. Kasabach-Merritt syndrome complicating a giant hemangioma of the liver: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:2183-2185. [PMID: 37101891 PMCID: PMC10123317 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.01.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Liver hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of the liver with a prevalence of 1%-20% according to autopsy series. They can in some cases reach measurable sized. These giant hemangiomas can have fatal complications such as hemorrhaging, intraperitoneal rupture, mass of effect and Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. We report an adult case in which recent right quadrant pain revealed a liver hemangioma associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
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- N. Amsiguine
- Department of Radiology, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Anatomopathology, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Surgery A, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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Wang S, Gao R, Zhao S, Zhu H, Zhang W, Kong X, Li P, Ma D, Gao J, Sun W. Safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic intratumoral resection facilitated by coagulation of giant hepatic hemangioma: a matched case-control study and literature review. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:5149-5159. [PMID: 34845546 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08891-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND To report the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic intratumoral resection facilitated by coagulation (LIRC) compared with laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) in treating giant hepatic hemangioma. METHODS From 2017 to 2020, 19 consecutive patients with giant hepatic hemangioma (≥ 10 cm) received LIRC in one center. We selected a subgroup of 103 patients treated by LH in other four centers who well matched the 19 consecutive patients treated with LIRC, in a 1:1 fashion based on the tumor location, tumor size, and body mass index. Furthermore, the differences in technical success, operative time, operative blood loss, change of laboratory indexes, hospital stays, complication and clinical responds are compared between the two groups. RESULTS Technical success was achieved in all 38 patients. Patients in the LIRC group had a relative shorter operative time (P < 0.001) and less operative blood loss (P = 0.003). The serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), total bilirubin (TBil), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate transaminase (AST) were elevated significantly (P < 0.05) 1 day after the resection and returned to normal within 7 days in both groups; however, relatively lower serum levels of those indexes were observed in the LIRC group (P < 0.05). The total complication rate was relatively lower in the LIRC group compared with the LH group (P = 0.029). Patients in the LIRC group had shorter hospital stays than those in the LH group (P = 0.010). The clinical response was similar in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS LIRC is safe and effective for treating giant hepatic hemangioma.
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- Shaohong Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Rizhao Central Hospital, Rizhao, 276801, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Binzhou Second People's Hospital, Binzhou, 256800, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dezhou People's Hospital, Dezhou, 253000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, China.
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Farhat W, Ammar H, Said MA, Mizouni A, Ghabry L, Hammami E, Gupta R, Habiba Ben Hamada, Mabrouk MB, Ali AB. Surgical management of giant hepatic hemangioma: A 10-year single center experience. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 69:102542. [PMID: 34457247 PMCID: PMC8379432 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Hepatic hemangiomas are the most typical benign mesenchymal lesions of the liver. Most of these lesions are asymptomatic. Giant hepatic hemangiomas (GHH) (>10 cm) are often symptomatic and require surgical intervention. This study aimed to describe the clinical findings, risk factors, diagnostic approach and management of GHH. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with GHH treated at our hospital from January 2008 to December 2018. The medical records of each patient were reviewed to obtain the clinical and surgical data. Results Twelve patients with GHH were treated during the study period. 9 were female and 3 were male. The mean age of diagnosis was 48,2 years. The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain. Eight patients presented an abdominal mass. Indications for surgical resections were rupture (n = 2), Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (n = 1) and abdominal pain (n = 9). Right hepatectomy was done in four patients, left lobectomy in four patients, and enucleation in four patients. Embolization was performed in 4 patients, but due to the persistence of symptoms or bleeding, surgery was indicated. The mean operative time was 3.5 h, and median blood loss was 870 ml. The median hospital stay was 5.3 days. For four patients, we registered postoperative complications causing death in one case. All alive patients were asymptomatic at a median follow-up of 55 months. Conclusion Despite limitations and alternative modalities, surgery remains the only effective curative treatment for GHH. Hepatic hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of the liver with the incidence of 0.4–20%. Giant hepatic hemangiomas (GHH) are usually responsible for overt clinical symptoms and complications. Management of liver hemangiomas ranges from close observation to surgery depending upon the site, size and symptoms. Surgical resection is indicated in patients with abdominal complaints or complications, or when diagnosis remains inconclusive.
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- Waad Farhat
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Synergy Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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Serrano F, Bisdorff-Bresson A, Sroussi J, Aymard A, Wassef M, Civelli V, Boujlel S, Houdart E, Drouet L. Giant intrahepatic venous malformation with localized intravascular coagulopathy. Follow-up and treatment during pregnancy. J Med Vasc 2020; 45:309-315. [PMID: 33248533 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmv.2020.10.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Intrahepatic lesions in adults, commonly named hepatic hemangioma, should be called Intrahepatic Venous Malformations (IHVM), or Giant Intrahepatic Venous Malformations (GIHVM) when larger than 10 cm according to the ISSVA classification (International society study group for vascular anomalies). Localized coagulation disorders (LIC) in patients with venous malformations are quite commonly associated in venous malformations, they result in decreased fibrinogen (< 2g/l) and elevated d-dimers (> 1500 ng/ml) and might be responsible of intralesional thrombotic, pain or bleeding episodes.We report a case report of a 41 y/o patient that presented with right hypochondrium pain episodes discovering an unknown GIHVM on ultrasound imaging with a prior history of uterine bleeding episodes and multiples miscarriages.On laboratory work up the patient presented an associated localized Intravascular Coagulation (LIC) with the GIHVM. As the patient desire to become pregnant was important our multidisciplinary clinic allowed a pregnancy with close clinical, biological and imaging monitoring and follow up. Early initiation of low molecular weighted heparin (LMWH) successfully allowed an uncomplicated term pregnancy and delivery. Intrahepatic lesion stability was achieved and prevented progression from LIC to diffuse intravascular coagulation disorder (DIC)..
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- Fabiola Serrano
- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Department of Pathology, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Intensive Care Unit, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Department of Hematology, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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Jinhuan Y, Gang D, Binyao S, Huan M, Bin J. Is laparoscopic hepatectomy suitable for giant hepatic hemangioma larger than 10 cm in diameter? Surg Endosc 2019; 34:1224-1230. [PMID: 31161290 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06880-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of giant hepatic hemangioma larger than 10 cm in diameter often requires major laparoscopic liver resection (LLR), which is very difficult and has a high risk of bleeding. There is no consensus as to whether giant hepatic hemangioma is an indication or a contraindication for laparoscopic surgery. METHODS From 2011/09 to 2018/05, 58 patients with giant hepatic hemangioma larger than 10 cm underwent laparoscopic surgery. They were divided into high-difficulty (HD) group and low-difficulty (LD) group according to the operation difficulty score. The perioperative data of the two groups were analyzed and compared. RESULTS There were 30 patients in the LD group and 28 in the HD group. No differences were showed in sex, age, ASA grade, tumor size, operation time, conversion rate, intraoperative and post-operative blood transfusion rate, and post-operative complications between the two groups. The amount of bleeding in the HD group was significantly higher than that in the LD group (285.7 ± 224.0 vs 189.6 ± 157.6 ml, p = 0.007). The time of hepatic hilar occlusion in the HD group was longer than that in the LD group (25.4 ± 8.8 vs 20.6 ± 7.3 min, p = 0.001), and the rate of hepatic hilar occlusion in the HD group was also higher than that in the LD group (71.4% vs 33.3%, p = 0.004). The incidence of hospitalization days and discharge time in the LD group were shorter than those in the HD group (6.3 ± 1.6 vs 8.2 ± 1.4 days, p = 0.000; 16.4 ± 5.5 vs 21.9 ± 4.6 h, p = 0.019). There was no significant difference in enzymatic parameters between the two groups after operation. CONCLUSIONS Although there are great difficulties and risks objectively, laparoscopic treatment of giant hepatic hemangioma is safe and feasible.
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- Yang Jinhuan
- Liver Surgery Center, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Liver Surgery Center, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Liver Surgery Center, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Liver Surgery Center, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Liver Surgery Center, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, China.
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Wang Z, Tang X, Qi X, Shi Y, Chi J, Li P, Zhai B. Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for giant hepatic hemangioma. Int J Hyperthermia 2018; 35:246-252. [PMID: 30130992 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2018.1493541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic hemangioma is a common benign liver tumor. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and require no specific treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) for symptomatic or enlarging giant hepatic hemangioma (≥10 cm). METHODS From December 2013 to June 2016, 12 patients with giant hepatic hemangioma (≥10 cm) underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous MWA, and ablation-related complications were observed. All patients were followed up with magnetic resonance or enhanced CT imaging at one month postoperatively to evaluate efficacy. RESULTS This study included a total of 13 giant hepatic hemangiomas (mean: 11.7 ± 1.6 cm) in 12 patients who initially underwent 16 sessions of MWA; three lesions were treated with two sessions of planned ablation. The average ablation time for a single hepatic hemangioma was 39.0 ± 14.4 minutes. Two patients had acute postoperative non-oliguric renal insufficiency without intra-abdominal hemorrhage, liver failure or other complications. Initially, complete ablation was achieved in ten lesions in nine patients (76.9%, 10/13). One patient underwent a second session of MWA at 5 months postoperatively due to fast growing residual tissue; complete necrosis was achieved after treatment. The remaining two cases did not receive any invasive treatment due to small residual volumes. The total complete ablation rate was 84.6% (11/13). CONCLUSION Image-guided MWA is a safe, feasible, effective treatment for giant hepatic hemangioma; these findings may open a new avenue for treatment.
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- Zhi Wang
- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Interventional Oncology , Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University , Shanghai , China
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Liu Y, Wei X, Wang K, Shan Q, Dai H, Xie H, Zhou L, Xu X, Zheng S. Enucleation versus Anatomic Resection for Giant Hepatic Hemangioma: A Meta-Analysis. Gastrointest Tumors 2017; 3:153-162. [PMID: 28611982 DOI: 10.1159/000455846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic hemangiomas are the most common benign liver tumors, and the management of giant hepatic hemangioma (GHH) is still in controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the postoperative outcomes of enucleation versus anatomic resection for GHH. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from January 1988 to December 2015 to identify studies comparing the outcomes of enucleation versus anatomic resection for GHH. Finally, we performed this meta-analysis using the Review Manager 5.3 software, and the results were presented as risk ratio (RR) or mean difference (MD) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). The major limitation is that all data were derived from nonrandomized studies, and we cannot exclude potential selection bias. RESULTS Nine studies involving 1,185 patients were included. The results showed that there was a lower incidence of complications (RR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.84, I2 = 0%, p = 0.0007); no incidents of death occurred among the 9 included trials. Blood loss (MD = -419.07 mL, 95% CI -575.04 to -263.09, I2 = 83%, p < 0.00001), duration of surgery (MD = -23.5 min, 95% CI -45.28 to -1.74, I2 = 0%, p = 0.03), and length of hospital stay (MD = -1.59 days, 95% CI -3.06 to -0.13, I2 = 0%, p = 0.03) were much lower in the enucleation group. CONCLUSIONS GHH can be removed safely by either enucleation or anatomic resection. Enucleation can preserve more hepatic parenchyma and reduce postoperative complications, which is why it should be the preferred surgical procedure for suitable lesions.
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- Yuhui Liu
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Hangzhou, China
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Ribeiro MA, Papaiordanou F, Gonçalves JM, Chaib E. Spontaneous rupture of hepatic hemangiomas: A review of the literature. World J Hepatol 2010; 2:428-33. [PMID: 21191518 PMCID: PMC3010512 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i12.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2010] [Revised: 10/26/2010] [Accepted: 11/02/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hepatic hemangiomas are congenital vascular malformations, considered the most common benign mesenchymal hepatic tumors, composed of masses of blood vessels that are atypical or irregular in arrangement and size. Hepatic hemangiomas can be divided into two major groups: capillary hemangiomas and cavernous hemangiomas These tumors most frequently affect females (80%) and adults in their fourth and fifth decades of life. Most cases are asymptomatic although a few patients may present with a wide variety of clinical symptoms, with spontaneous or traumatic rupture being the most severe complication. In cases of spontaneous rupture, clinical manifestations consist of sudden abdominal pain, and anemia secondary to a haemoperitoneum. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy can also occur. Haemodynamic instability and signs of hypovolemic shock appear in about one third of cases. As the size of the hemangioma increases, so does the chance of rupture. Imaging studies used in the diagnosis of hepatic hemangiomas include ultrasonography, dynamic contrast-enchanced computed tomography scanning, magnetic resonance imaging, hepatic arteriography, digital subtraction angiography, and nuclear medicine studies. In most cases hepatic hemangiomas are asymptomatic and should be followed up by means of periodic radiological examination. Surgery should be restricted to specific situations. Absolute indications for surgery are spontaneous or traumatic rupture with hemoperitoneum, intratumoral bleeding and consumptive coagulopathy (Kassabach-Merrit syndrome). In a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain due to unknown abdominal disease, spontaneous rupture of a hepatic tumor such as a hemangioma should be considered as a rare differential diagnosis.
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- Marcelo Af Ribeiro
- Marcelo AF Ribeiro Jr, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo 04829300, Brazil
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Xu XB, Feng ZQ, Zhang HY, Zhang HY, Zhang GR, Zhang JD, Liu CL, Xiao M, Zhang H. Two-stage excision of giant cavernous hemangioma involving the bilateral lobes of the liver: a report of one case. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010; 18:1163-1168. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v18.i11.1163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To explore the surgical procedure for giant cavernous hemangioma involving the bilateral lobes of the liver and to summarize therapeutic experience.
METHODS: The clinical data for a female patient with giant cavernous hemangioma involving the bilateral lobes of the liver were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative follow-up was carried out.
RESULTS: The patient could not bear one-stage resection of bilateral hemangiomas because small amount of liver parenchyma left would fail to support her life. A two-stage surgical procedure was then designed for her. In the first stage, the left hemangioma was excised smoothly to eliminate compression of normal liver parenchyma. The rest normal liver tissue was then allowed to grow. Three and a half years later, the volume of the left liver lobe was enlarged markedly, and the hemangioma in the right liver lobe also grew larger. The second-stage excision of the right hemangioma was then performed. The surgery was successful. Postoperatively, the patient recovered gradually. Up to now, she is surviving healthily more than 4 years.
CONCLUSION: Excision of the left hemangioma in advance can eliminate compression of normal liver tissue and thus permit the left normal liver tissue to gain growth space. The enlarged normal liver tissue increases liver function reserve and obviously facilitates subsequent second-stage resection of the right hemangioma.
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