Renal, adrenal and hepatic malignancies are described in which arteriograms demonstrated blood supply to the tumors from adjacent structures although each neoplasm was confined to its organ of origin. The mechanisms of parasitization of blood supply are discussed, and the importance of not exaggerating the significance of this angiographic sign is stressed.
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