Enucleation of a Giant Hemangioma of Liver: Old School Revisited
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چکیده
Hemangiomas are the most frequent benign hepatic tumours and are usually found in patients aged between 40 and 60 years, more frequently in women. In 30-35% of patients, the lesions are multiple. If the lesions are larger than 4-10 cm, they are coined as "giant" hemangioma. Here, we present a case of giant hemangioma treated with enucleation of the lesion and the advantages of the procedure.
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دوره 2015 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2015