Anastomosing hemangioma of liver

Abstract

Anastomosing hemangiomas are a rare subtype of benign vascular hemangioma which most commonly arise in the genitourinary tract and retroperitoneum. In only a small number of reports has this entity been shown originating within the liver parenchyma. Despite their benign behavior, on contrast-enhanced computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies anastomosing hemangiomas can demonstrate enhancement characteristics similar to primary and metastatic liver lesions. This case report highlights the imaging features of this entity and provides a brief review of the limited literature that exists on this rare hepatic lesion.