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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2008

01-11-2008 | Case Report

Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver demonstrating peripheral calcification in a 12-year-old boy

Authors: Michael A. Steiner, Henry W. Giles

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 11/2008

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Abstract

Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is a rare benign hepatic tumor that typically presents in the first 2 years of life. Approximately 85% of affected children present before the age of 3 years and less than 5% present after the age of 5 years. Although spontaneous regression has been reported in this benign tumor, most mesenchymal hamartomas gradually increase in size and can reach enormous proportions. We present an atypical case of mesenchymal hamartoma in a 12-year-old boy. The boy’s age and presence of calcifications on CT demonstrate a unique presentation of this rare entity.
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Metadata
Title
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver demonstrating peripheral calcification in a 12-year-old boy
Authors
Michael A. Steiner
Henry W. Giles
Publication date
01-11-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0942-6

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