View source for 42. Haemangioma cavernosum hepatis

[[File:Cavernous haemangioma of the liver overview.png|thumb|Overview of the slide]]'''Staining''': HE

'''Organ''': Haemangioma

'''Description''':

On the bottom of the slide can we see liver parenchyme. The majority of the slide contains empty endothelial-lined caverna. On the top of the slide can we see some caverna filled with blood.

'''Diagnosis''': Cavernous haemangioma of the liver

'''Causes''':

* Genetics
* Oral contraceptives

'''Theory''':[[File:Cavernous haemangioma of the liver hepatocytes.png|thumb|Liver parenchyme. Hepatocytes are known for their round nuclei.]]A haemangioma is a benign tumor of the vessels, originating from endothelial cells. They can be found in the skin, nasal cavity and parenchymal organs, especially the liver.

Haemangiomas contain many small cavities called caverna, which are lined by endothelium and can be filled with blood. Rupture of haemangiomas, with resulting haemorrhage, is the most important clinical consequence of this type of tumor.
[[File:Cavernous haemangioma of the liver empty caverna.png|thumb|Empty caverna|left]]
[[File:Cavernous haemangioma of the liver filled caverna.png|thumb|Caverna with blood]]
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