The Medical journal of Australia
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Hepatic haemangioma is the most common vascular abnormality of the liver occurring in 0.4% to 7% of reported autopsy series. Its diagnosis is critical, as biopsy of these lesions can lead to catastrophic results owing to uncontrolled haemorrhage. Hepatic angiography is normally used for diagnosis. ⋯ After the intravenous injection of the isotope, flow, early static, and delayed static views were obtained. A flow study demonstrating decreased perfusion and a late blood-pool study showing local blood volume markedly greater than that of the normal liver were characteristic of haemangioma. 99mTc RBC studies are useful in the evaluation of focal defects in the liver when cavernous haemangioma is suspected. A diagnostic pattern is present in patients with cavernous haemangioma.
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The biochemical abnormalities and decreased renal function which developed in two patients suffering from eating disorders are reported. These cases illustrate the need for biochemical screening of patients with eating disorders to determine if significant abnormalities are present and to provide a baseline for future investigations.