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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
On MRI, hepatic hemangioma is characterized by hypointensity on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintensity on T2-weighted imaging.[1]
MRI
- Hemangiomas are diagnosed by a physical examination. In the case of deep or mixed lesions, a MRI scan may be performed.
- Occasionally, a hemangioma may occur with other rare conditions. Additional tests may be done for these syndromes.
- On MRI, hepatic hemangioma is characterized by:[1]
- T1: Hypointense relative to liver parenchyma
- T2: Hyperintense relative to liver parenchyma
- Portal venous enhancement: Peripheral nodular enhancement
- Delayed enhancement: Lesion fills in the contrast
Gallery
Shown below is MRI image of a patient with hepatic hemangioma.
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![MRI reveals a lobullated T2 hyperintense lesion in the right lobe segments VI and VII.[2]](/images/a/a8/Hepatic_hemangioma_MRI.jpg)
MRI reveals a lobullated T2 hyperintense lesion in the right lobe segments VI and VII.[2]
![MRI reveals a lobullated T2 hyperintense lesion in the right lobe segments VI and VII.[2]](/index.php/File:Hepatic_hemangioma_MRI.jpg)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MRI radiographic features of hepatic hemangioma. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/hepatic-haemangioma-3. Accessed on October 26, 2015
- ↑ Image courtesy of Dr Paresh K Desai. Radiopaedia (original file here). Creative Commons BY-SA-NC