NLS Examination of Hepatic Hemangiomas with the Biophilia Tracker

NLS Examination of Hepatic Hemangiomas with the Biophilia Tracker


The most common unexpected finding after examination and the object of further diagnostic verification is hepatic hemangioma.


A hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor of the liver (prevalence up to 15% of the population). With heterogeneous internal structures, their visual image may resemble cancer (especially on ultrasound and CT), which requires additional diagnostic investigation. In most cases, hemangiomas are clinically asymptomatic.


The diagnostic criteria for a hemangioma (based on MRI, CT, and NLS data) are considered to be: it is never encapsulated, edematous, pulls toward the hepatic veins, and sometimes approximates the hepatic lobe in form. Its outline may be irregular in form, but it is distinct. Dynamic studies detect very slow growth.


On NLS examination of Biophilia Tracker hemangioma, it usually appears as a hyperpigmented (4-5 on the Fleindler scale) tumor. However, if there is a corresponding fatty infiltration of the liver, the hemangioma will appear hypochromic and sometimes difficult to distinguish from cysts or metastases. Cavernous hemangiomas are represented by low and colorless areas (score 1 - 3), which complicates interpretation. Hyaline fissure is one of the most typical symptoms of a hemangioma, but it is not always apparent.


It should be noted that if there is a possible hemangioma, puncture cannot be performed due to the high risk of hemorrhage development. It requires dynamic monitoring and repeated examination of patients.