Journal of Practical Hepatology ›› 2019, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (6): 904-907.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5069.2019.06.032

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic features of hepatic epitheloid hemangioendothelioma

Ye Xianjun, He Nian’an, Sui Xiufang, et al.   

  1. Department of Ultrasound,First Affiliated Hospital,University of Science and Technology of China,Hefei 230001,Anhui Province,P.R.China
  • Received:2018-11-02 Online:2019-11-13 Published:2019-11-13
  • Contact: Corresponding authorHe Nianan,E-mailhenianan71@qq.com

Abstract: Objective To summarize the ultrasonographic features of hepatic epitheloid hemangioendothelioma (EHE). Methods The ultrasonographic features of 5 patients with hepatic EHE confirmed by histopathology were analyzed retrospectively. Results Out of the 5 case,3 cases had multifocal,and the other 2 only a single tumor in liver;tumor located under hepatic subcapsule in 3,located adjacent to the edge of liver in 1,and had diffuse distribution of tumor inside the liver in 1;“capsular retraction” sign was found in all the 5 cases;contrast-enhanced uhrasonography in two patients with EHE showed that high and rapid peak of enhancement in the arterial phase,followed by a relative quick wash-out in the portal phase. Conclusion The characteristics of EHE might be often locating in liver subcapsular or marginal areas,single or multiple occupation,and “capsular retraction”. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography can’t make difference with other malignant hepatic tumors.

Key words: Epitheloid hemangioendothelioma, Liver neoplasms, Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography