Background: Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare space-occupying lesion of the liver that can be clinically confused with a malignant process.

Case Report: A 28-year-old male presented with fever and a palpable, firm liver. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a mass in the right lobe of the liver. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) under ultrasonographic guidance showed inflammatory cells, fibroblasts and a few hepatocytes. A diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumour was suggested and confirmed on a true-cut biopsy.

Conclusion: The cytologic appearance of IPT is characteristic. FNAB under ultrasonographic is a quick and easy technique for its diagnosis and differentiation from malignant space-occupying lesions.

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