Vnitr Lek 1992, 38(4):395-401

[Present views on the diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma of the liver using ultrasound].

V Růzek, T Vaněcek: I. interní klinika FN Praha.

The submitted review deals with morphometry, normal sonographic anatomy and the position of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of cavernous haemangiomas of the liver. The authors draw attention to the contemporary equipment used and analyze the position of other diagnostic methods in the diagnosis of cavernous haemangiomas of the liver. They discuss also the problem of percutaneous biopsy of the liver when this benign tumour is suspected. Finally the authors recommend the best procedure in the diagnosis of cavernous haemangiomas of the liver.