A large cavernous hemangioma of the urinary bladder: Imaging of possible spontaneous regression

Abstract A rare case of bladder hemangioma showing spontaneous regression in 35-year-old man is reported. After biopsy and fulguration, the hematuria disappeared. The specimen was pathologically diagnosed as cavernous hemangioma. To establish the extent of tumor pelvic angiography was performed and...

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Published in:European journal of radiology extra 2007-02, Vol.61 (2), p.61-63
Main Authors: Stimac, Goran, Dimanovski, Jordan, Katusic, Josip, Ruzic, Boris, Marotti, Miljenko, Kraus, Ognjen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angiography
Hemangioma
MRI
Radiology
Treatment
Urinary bladder
Vascular lesion
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Summary:Abstract A rare case of bladder hemangioma showing spontaneous regression in 35-year-old man is reported. After biopsy and fulguration, the hematuria disappeared. The specimen was pathologically diagnosed as cavernous hemangioma. To establish the extent of tumor pelvic angiography was performed and showed no vascular activity in tumor. Lack of vascular activity on angiography and the calcifications of the tumor mass as seen on IVP, CT and MRI suggested that it was thrombosed and regressing, suggesting a more conservative approach and follow up. Spontaneous regression of such lesions has not been documented in the literature so far. Clinical, radiologic and therapeutic peculiarities of this rare condition are presented and the literature on this topic is reviewed.
ISSN:1571-4675
1571-4675
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrex.2006.11.004