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Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver--a case report
T S Jaswal1, Sunita Singh, Prashant Purwar
1Department of Pathology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak.
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|March 17, 2004
Insights
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is a rare benign liver tumor in infants. This report details a case in a 37-day-old infant, reviewing current literature on this pediatric condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Hepatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver (MHL) is an uncommon benign liver tumor.
- It primarily affects infants and young children, presenting a diagnostic challenge.
Observation:
- A rare case of MHL is presented in a 37-day-old neonate.
- Clinical and pathological findings of this infant case are detailed.
Findings:
- The tumor was confirmed as a mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver.
- Review of existing literature provides context for this pediatric case.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of MHL in early infancy.
- Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric liver tumors.
Abstract:
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is a rare benign tumor of infancy and childhood. A case of mesenchymal hamartoma of liver seen in a 37 day old child is reported and the available literature on the subject is briefly reviewed.