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Prospective study of ultrasound with perflutrene contrast compared to magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of hepatic hemangiomas / Estudo prospectivo comparando a ultrassonografia com o contraste perflutreno e a ressonância magnética no diagnóstico de hemangiomas hepáticos
Schmillevitch, Joel; Szutan, Luiz Arnaldo; Ferreira, Fábio Gonçalves; Santos, Maria de Fátima; Mincis, Ricardo; Gorski, Ana.
  • Schmillevitch, Joel; Santa Casa of São Paulo. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Surgery.
  • Szutan, Luiz Arnaldo; SCSP. FCM. Department of Surgery. Liver and Portal Hypertension Group.
  • Ferreira, Fábio Gonçalves; SCSP. FCM. Department of Surgery. Liver and Portal Hypertension Group.
  • Santos, Maria de Fátima; SCSP. FCM. Department of Surgery. Liver and Portal Hypertension Group.
  • Mincis, Ricardo; Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santos.
  • Gorski, Ana; Schmillevitch Diagnostics Centre. São Paulo. BR
Arq. gastroenterol ; 48(2): 119-123, Apr.-June 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-591161
ABSTRACT
CONTEXTThe incidence of hepatic hemangiomas ranges from 0.4 percent to 20 percent in the general population. Conventional ultrasound is usually the first diagnostic method to identify these hemangiomas, typically as an incidental finding. Ultrasonography with second generation contrast materials is being used in various areas of hepatology, yielding similar results to those obtained with computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of hepatic hemangiomas.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the agreement between ultrasound with perflutrene contrast and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of hepatic hemangiomas.

METHODS:

A total of 37 patients were prospectively examined between January 2006 and August 2008. A total of 57 hepatic nodules were documented in this group as incidental findings on routine ultrasound exams. The 37 patients were administered perflutrene contrast without adverse reactions, and were all submitted to magnetic resonance exams.

RESULTS:

Conventional ultrasound identified 15 patients with nodules typical of hemangiomas and 22 patients with other nodules. In 35 patients, the contrast characteristics were consistent with hepatic hemangiomas.

CONCLUSION:

Agreement between the data obtained from ultrasound with contrast and magnetic resonance was 94.5 percent. In discordant cases, the magnetic resonance diagnosis prevailed. In the case which presented indeterminate findings on contrast ultrasonography, magnetic resonance was repeated after 3 months, confirming the diagnosis of a hepatic hemangioma. A biopsy was performed on the suspected malignant nodule which also confirmed the presence of a hepatic hemangioma. Ultrasonography with contrast has the advantages of being more accessible to the public at large and lower cost than magnetic resonance. The results of our study highlight the need for a new protocol in hepatic nodules incidentally identified on conventional ultrasonography. In the case of typical hemangiomas, conventional ultrasound is sufficient for diagnosis. However, for poorly defined nodules, ultrasonography with contrast is indicated. After confirming the presence of a hepatic hemangioma on contrast ultrasonography, no further exams are needed to finalize the diagnosis.
RESUMO

CONTEXTO:

O hemangioma hepático apresenta incidência entre 0,4 por cento a 20 por cento na população e a ultrassonografia convencional é geralmente o primeiro método diagnóstico a identificá-lo como achado incidental. A ultrassonografia com contrastes de segunda geração vem sendo utilizada em várias áreas da hepatologia, com resultados semelhantes à tomografia computadorizada e a ressonância magnética no diagnóstico dos hemangiomas hepáticos.

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar a concordância entre a ultrassonografia com o contraste perflutreno e a ressonância magnética no diagnóstico dos hemangiomas hepáticos.

MÉTODOS:

Foram analisados prospectivamente 37 pacientes entre janeiro de 2006 e agosto de 2008 e identificados 57 nódulos como achados incidentais de exame de ultrassom de rotina. Nos 37 pacientes, foi administrado o contraste perflutreno, sem reações adversas. Os 37 pacientes realizaram exames de ressonância magnética.

RESULTADOS:

A ultrassonografia convencional identificou em 15 pacientes nódulos com características típicas de hemangiomas e em 22 pacientes com nódulos com outras características Em 35 pacientes as características do contraste foram compatíveis com hemangiomas hepáticos.

CONCLUSÕES:

A concordância entre a ultrassonografia com contraste e a ressonância magnética foi de 94,5 por cento e nos casos discordantes o diagnóstico foi realizado pela ressonância magnética. No caso indeterminado na ultrassonografia com contraste, a ressonância magnética foi repetida em 3 meses, confirmando o diagnostico de hemangioma hepático. No caso com nódulo sugestivo de malignidade na ultrassonografia com contraste, foi realizada biopsia do nódulo, com anatomopatológico de hemangioma hepático. A ultrassonografia com contraste apresenta vantagens de maior acesso a população e custos menores em relação à ressonância magnética. Os resultados deste trabalho sugerem novo protocolo para nódulos hepáticos identificados incidentalmente em exames de ultrassonografia convencional. Nos hemangiomas típicos, a ultrassonografia convencional seria suficiente. Nos casos com nódulos não definidos, a ultrassonografia com contraste a ser indicado, que ao confirmar o diagnóstico de hemangioma hepático, encerraria a instigação diagnóstica.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hemangioma / Liver Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Schmillevitch Diagnostics Centre/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hemangioma / Liver Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Schmillevitch Diagnostics Centre/BR