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A progressive growing inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver
Abstract:
Inflammatory pseudotumors of the liver are very rare, and their etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. The diagnosis is often difficult to make because these masses often mimic other lesions such as primary neoplasms, metastases or liver abscesses. Herein, we report a rare case of progressive growing hepatic pseudotumor in a 47-year-old man. The patient presented with body weight loss and general malaise. A series of radiological examinations showed the progressive growth of the hepatic tumor from 3.5 cm to 10.0 cm in diameter within 8 months. He underwent a right lobectomy of the liver, and the final diagnosis was proven by pathology. There were no complications in the post-operative course.
Insights
This case report details a rare, progressively growing hepatic inflammatory pseudotumor in a 47-year-old man. Diagnosis was confirmed via pathology after surgical resection, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of liver lesions.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumors of the liver are rare entities with unclear etiology and pathogenesis.
- These lesions pose diagnostic challenges, often mimicking primary neoplasms, metastases, or liver abscesses.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old male presented with weight loss and malaise.
- Radiological examinations revealed a hepatic tumor that progressively grew from 3.5 cm to 10.0 cm over 8 months.
Findings:
- A right lobectomy was performed for the hepatic lesion.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering inflammatory pseudotumors in the differential diagnosis of hepatic masses.
- Successful surgical management via lobectomy was achieved with no postoperative complications.