Abdominal computed tomograph unknown 4

Anshuman Bansal

JHU SOM

abansal1@jhmi.edu

David Marker

JHU SOM

dmarker@jhmi.edu

Publication Date: 2009-09-10

Findings

This is an arterial phase CT scan. This patient has a tumor visible at this level.

  1. Can you identify the organ in which there is tumore?

    Kidney
    Incorrect. Try again!
    Pancreas
    Incorrect. Try again.
    Spleen
    Incorrect. Try again.
    Liver
    Correct! This patient has a hepatic hemangioma. There is marked distention and deviation of structures within the abdomen due to the mass effect of this large tumor. You may be able to appreciate some enhancement around the periphery of the tumor. This is classic of hemangiomas.