Title: Imaging diagnosis of soft-tissue hemangioma
Abstract: Objective:To evaluate the value of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis of soft-tissue hemangioma.Ma -terials and Methods:The imaging characteristic signs of 38cases of soft-tissue hemangioma were reviewed retrospectively.Imaging exams included plain X-ray and CT in all patients,angiography in25cases,MRA in35cases.Results:Plain film is important to show calcified phleboliths(40%in our data)and rule out other diseases.Angiography can show their source of vas-cular supply and the vascularity,and distinguish cavernous hemangioma from arteriovenous malformations.Both plain X-ray and angiography cannot provide the true extent of the lesion.CT and MRI can show the true extent and location of the lesion,and show the relationship of lesions to adjacent structures accurately,and all these are very important for surgical planning.Con clusion:CT and MRI has been shown to be superior over plain film and angiography in the diagnosis of hemangioma.Thus,the diagnosis of soft-tissue hemangioma should start with plain film,then MRI.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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