Imaging of uncommon and rare benign solid liver tumors.

In this article, we attempted to present an overview of uncommon and rare benign solid liver tumors. Table I summarizes some clinical and imaging characteristic features with a suggested diagnostic work-up and management. While clinical history and certain radiologic appearances can help making a confident diagnosis in some of these tumors, the majority requires histologic examination for a definitive diagnosis.

Gastrointestinal parasite infestation.

Twenty-five percent of the world's population could be suffering parasitic infestation. Highest prevalence is in underdeveloped agricultural and rural areas in the tropical and subtropical regions. In some areas incidence may reach 90% of the population.