AI Article Synopsis
- Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is an uncommon but benign tumor that can be misdiagnosed.
- A case study of a 55-year-old man shows he had abdominal pain and weight loss, leading to a diagnosis of a primary liver tumor, but post-surgery, it was identified as an inflammatory pseudotumor.
- Despite its benign nature, there are debates on the best management strategies, and this report supports hepatectomy as a safe treatment option.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver represents a fairly uncommon pathology. Although it is a benign tumor, the correct diagnosis can be missed.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 55-year-old Caucasian man, who presented with a one-month history of abdominal pain and weight loss. He was diagnosed with a primary liver tumor by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Alpha-fetoprotein levels ranged within normal limits. A right posterior sectorectomy was performed. Histopathology revealed an inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver. Our patient remains in good condition one year later.
Conclusion: Although inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is usually a benign process, controversy regarding its management still exists. With this case report we review the existing literature and consider hepatectomy as a safe treatment approach.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3123642 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-196 | DOI Listing |
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