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[Teres ligament hemangioma: laparoscopic approach]
Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
|July 14, 2017
Summary
This study reports an extremely rare case of a liver hemangioma located in the teres ligament. This finding highlights the importance of considering rare locations for benign vascular tumors during diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Vascular Tumor Research
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Hemangiomas are the most common benign solid tumors of the liver, originating from embryonic mesodermal tissue.
- While typically found within the liver parenchyma, their occurrence in the teres ligament (ligamentum teres hepatis) is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 59-year-old male presented with six months of epigastric pain.
- Imaging studies (CT and MRI) revealed a 2 cm lesion near the teres ligament.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for diagnosing liver hemangiomas.
Findings:
- A rare case of hemangioma was identified and located in the teres ligament.
- Laparoscopic resection was successfully performed for the diagnosed lesion.
- This specific location necessitates differential diagnosis with pedicled hepatic hemangiomas and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Implications:
- The findings expand the known anatomical distribution of liver hemangiomas.
- Clinicians should consider the teres ligament as a potential rare site for hemangiomas.
- Accurate diagnostic imaging and differential diagnosis are crucial for appropriate patient management.
