Spontaneous hemoperitoneum from a giant multicystic hemangioma of the liver: a case report

E Scribano; G Loria; G Ascenti; A Vallone; M Gaeta

doi:10.1007/s002619900095

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum from a giant multicystic hemangioma of the liver: a case report

Abdom Imaging. 1996 Sep-Oct;21(5):418-9. doi: 10.1007/s002619900095.

Authors

E Scribano¹, G Loria, G Ascenti, A Vallone, M Gaeta

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Radiology, University of Messina, via C. Valeria, Messina 98100, Italy.

PMID: 8832862
DOI: 10.1007/s002619900095

Abstract

We describe a rare case of hemoperitoneum due to spontaneous rupture of a giant cavernous hemangioma of the liver. CT demonstrated both the intraperitoneal hemorrhage and the hepatic lesion, which showed an atypical multicystic appearance. Furthermore, CT showed the site of rupture of the hemangioma.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Ascites
Contrast Media
Female
Hemangioma, Cavernous / complications*
Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnostic imaging
Hemoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging
Hemoperitoneum / etiology*
Humans
Liver Neoplasms / complications*
Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Rupture, Spontaneous
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

Contrast Media