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Case Report: Whispers of the serpent: exploring uncommon imaging features in primary hepatic malignant mesothelioma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Primary hepatic malignant mesothelioma (PHMM) is an uncommon and aggressive neoplasm with vague clinical and radiological features, posing challenges for preoperative diagnosis. In our case, a lobulated hepatic mass demonstrated a serpiginous peripheral enhancement pattern on contrast-enhanced CT and MRI. This uncommon imaging manifestation has been sporadically documented in previous reports. By consolidating these findings, our report emphasizes serpiginous peripheral enhancement as a potential diagnostic clue for PHMM. Recognition of this pattern may aid earlier detection, improve differential diagnosis, and guide timely surgical decision-making in affected patients.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1713971

Authors: Guoan Li, Shengqian Hong, Tao He, Jianbo Xu

Institutions: Huaian First People’s Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Occupational and environmental lung diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801