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A Rare Case of Primary Hepatic Leiomyoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Leiomyomas are most commonly encountered in the genitourinary and gastrointestinalsystems, with primary hepatic leiomyomas (PHL) being a rare occurrence. We presentthe case of a 62-year-old man with an incidentally discovered voluminous lesion in theleft lobe of the liver, initially suspected to be a hemangioma. The patient was referredfor further evaluation, during which advanced imaging modalities were utilized foraccurate diagnosis, and tissue biopsies were obtained. A definitive diagnosis of PHLwas established through immunohistochemistry based on pathological findings.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.18502/crcp.v9i5.18451

Authors: Elham Zare, Ali Beheshti Namdar

Institution: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409647181

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