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[Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver in adults]
Min Hyung Kim1, Moon Seok Choi, Jun Hyeok Lee
1Division of Gastroenterology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract:
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver (MHL) is a rare benign tumor usually found in childhood, especially during the first two years. MHL is extremely rare in adults. Most reported cases present with a slow growing abdominal mass. It is thought to be a developmental anomaly and consists of bile ducts, hepatocytes and mesenchymal tissue. We report a case of mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver in an adult male with a brief review of the literature.
Insights
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver (MHL), a rare childhood tumor, was observed in an adult male. This case highlights the extreme rarity of MHL in adults, prompting further investigation into its adult presentation.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Medicine
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver (MHL) is a rare benign liver tumor.
- Typically diagnosed in infants and young children, MHL is exceptionally uncommon in adults.
Observation:
- A case of MHL presenting in an adult male is described.
- The patient exhibited a slow-growing abdominal mass, a common presentation for MHL.
Findings:
- MHL is considered a developmental anomaly comprising bile ducts, hepatocytes, and mesenchymal tissue.
- This report contributes to the limited literature on MHL in the adult population.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering MHL in the differential diagnosis of liver masses in adults.
- Further research is needed to understand the clinical behavior and management of MHL in adult patients.