Abstract
Article: Atypical Hepatic Hemangioma: A Case Study
Authors: Nicholas Blumhagen, BHS, RDMS, and Kelsy L. Fisher, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Atypical Hepatic Hemangioma: A Case Study,” you will be able to:
Identify the typical appearance of a hemangioma
Identify the atypical appearance of a hemangioma
Identify the various imaging modalities to diagnosis a hemangioma
Hepatic hemangiomas are fed by which vessel? Portal vein Hepatic vein Hepatic artery Superior mesenteric vein
Where are liver hemangiomas typically located? Anterior segment of the right lobe Posterior segment of the right lobe Medial segment of the left lobe Lateral segment of the left lobe
What is a common atypical appearance of a hepatic hemangioma? Echogenic border Posterior shadowing Extensive color flow on Doppler Scattered cystic areas
Which imaging modality is ideal to evaluate small, typical liver hemangiomas? CT MRI Nuclear medicine Sonography
What is the biggest benefit of using contrast-enhanced sonography in the liver? Determining surgical planning Identifying the blood supply Determing benign vs malignant lesions Identifying the true location of the mass
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