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Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver: a case report

Authors: Ke Sun, Jian-Ju Lu, Xiao-Dong Teng, Li-Xiong Ying, Jian-Feng Wei

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Hepatic solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare tumor originating from the mesenchyme. Here we report a new case of SFT in the liver and review the clinical presentation, radiological and operative findings, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. The patient was a 59-year-old man who presented with progressive fatigue for 3 months and an abdominal mass for 3 days. On laboratory tests, no abnormality was detected except that abdominal ultrasonography revealed a 9.0 × 6.2 cm hypoechogenic mass in the left lobe of the liver. A computed tomographic scan confirmed a hypodense lesion in the left lobe of the liver. The patient underwent left hepatectomy. SFT was diagnosed on the basis of histopathological findings. The patient was free from all symptoms and had no signs of local recurrence after 24 months' follow up.
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Metadata
Title
Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver: a case report
Authors
Ke Sun
Jian-Ju Lu
Xiao-Dong Teng
Li-Xiong Ying
Jian-Feng Wei
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-9-37

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