Abstract
Hemangiomas are a relatively common, benign vascular tumor comprising about 7% of all benign tumors. Only about 0.8% of these hemangiomas are intramuscular in location. The rare occurrence of the large intramuscular hemangioma, their poor history of correct pre-operative diagnosis, and the potential for profuse bleeding during excision make them an ongoing challenge. We report on a new approach which utilizes pre-operative angiography, arterial embolization, and same-day surgery to decrease the potential for intra-operative bleeding and, thus, facilitate the resectability of these lesions with minimal morbidity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-14 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging