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Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 2/2015

01-12-2015 | Images in Surgery

A Case of Exophytic Angiomyolipoma of the Liver

Authors: Senthil Kumar Aiyappan, Upasana Ranga, Saveetha Veeraiyan

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Hepatic angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign liver tumor, composed mainly of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat cells in varying proportions. We report on a case of resected hepatic AML which was diagnosed preoperatively using contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan.
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Metadata
Title
A Case of Exophytic Angiomyolipoma of the Liver
Authors
Senthil Kumar Aiyappan
Upasana Ranga
Saveetha Veeraiyan
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-013-0936-y

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