Soonchunhyang Med Sci.  2022 Dec;28(2):150-154. 10.15746/sms.22.031.

Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of a Huge Cavernous Hemangioma in the Pleural Space: A Case Report

• Shin KE
• Chin S

• KMID: 2539181
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15746/sms.22.031

Abstract

A 44-year-old male with a huge left pleural mass was admitted due to chest discomfort. Chest computed tomography showed a large pleural mass with punctate calcification and serpentine-shaped enhancement in the left pleural space. Magnetic resonance imaging showed markedly high signal intensity with septa on fat-suppressed T2-weighted imaging (WI) and gradual peripheral delayed enhancement on dynamic-enhancing T1-WI. With hemangioma as the suspected diagnosis, the entire mass was surgically removed carefully and the final histopathological diagnosis was confirmed to be a cavernous hemangioma. Cavernous hemangioma of the pleural space is a rare benign vascular tumor. Precise radiologic diagnosis is important before the surgical operation of hemangiomas because of risk of massive hemorrhage requiring meticulous bleeding control.

Keyword

Cavernous hemangioma; Pleural cavity; Chest computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Case report