Giant Liver Tumor Mimicking Intestinal Obstruction
Author Information
Author(s): Karatzas Theodore, Smirnis Anastasios, Dimitroulis Dimitrios, Patsouras Dimitrios, Evaggelou Kostantinos, Kykalos Stylianos, Kouraklis Gregory
Primary Institution: University of Athens, Medical School
Conclusion
Surgical resection of a giant pedunculated hepatocellular carcinoma combined with a hemangioma can improve prognosis and resolve symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction and a palpable abdominal mass.
- Imaging studies showed a large mass in the liver that was initially thought to be a hemangioma.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of grade II and III hepatocellular carcinoma.
Takeaway
A woman had a giant liver tumor that looked like it was blocking her intestines, but after surgery, the doctors found it was a type of liver cancer and removed it to help her feel better.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies followed by surgical resection of the tumor.
Limitations
The imaging studies could not definitively diagnose the tumor due to the absence of contrast medium.
Participant Demographics
63-year-old woman with a history of idiopathic hemochromatosis.
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