Inflammatory pseudotumor mimicking primary hepatic malignant tumor with hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis: A case report

Ke,Qinghong; Fan,Le; Duan,Xin; He,Zenglei; Zheng,Shusen

doi:10.3892/ol.2013.1386

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Inflammatory pseudotumor mimicking primary hepatic malignant tumor with hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis: A case report

Authors:
- Qinghong Ke
- Le Fan
- Xin Duan
- Zenglei He
- Shusen Zheng
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Affiliations: Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Key Laboratory of Combined Multiorgan Transplantation, Ministry of Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
Pages: 550-552
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Published online on: June 10, 2013

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Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumors (IPT) of the liver are fairly uncommon lesions. IPTs are difficult to diagnose due to the absence of specific symptoms. The correct diagnosis is easily missed, particularly in livers with hepatitis B virus (HBV)‑related cirrhosis. The current study presents the case of a 58‑year‑old male with a ten‑year history of HBV infection, who was diagnosed with a primary liver tumor by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The α‑fetoprotein levels ranged within normal limits. A local resection was performed and the histopathological analysis identified IPT of the liver. The patient recovered well following surgery.

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Journals

International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Oncology

Molecular Medicine Reports

Oncology Reports

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Oncology Letters

Biomedical Reports

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

World Academy of Sciences Journal

International Journal of Functional Nutrition

International Journal of Epigenetics

Medicine International

Inflammatory pseudotumor mimicking primary hepatic malignant tumor with hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis: A case report

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