# Hepatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma Mimicking Liver Metastases in a Young Woman

**Authors:** Jarno De Craemer, Bart Mortelé, Bart Lutin

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3578 · Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2024-05-03

## TL;DR

A rare liver tumor can look like cancer spread, but recognizing it early can prevent unnecessary tests in young women.

## Contribution

Highlights HEHE as a key consideration in young women with liver lesions resembling metastases.

## Key findings

- HEHE can mimic liver metastases in younger patients.
- Considering HEHE early can reduce the need for multiple biopsies.

## Abstract

Teaching point: When confronted with multifocal “metastasis-like” liver lesions without a known primary tumor, in particular in younger female patients, considering hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) in the differential diagnosis can guide pathological examination and potentially avoid the need for multiple invasive biopsies.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Liver Metastases (MESH:D009362), HEHE (MESH:D018323), tumor (MESH:D009369), liver lesions (MESH:D008107)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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