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Peliosis hepatis disseminated rapidly throughout the liver in a patient with prostate cancer: a case report

Authors: Hisashi Hidaka, Makoto Ohbu, Takahide Nakazawa, Takaaki Matsumoto, Akitaka Shibuya, Wasaburo Koizumi

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Introduction

In the World Health Organization histological classification of the liver tumor, peliosis hepatis is defined as a tumor-like lesion. The entity is characterized by the appearance of multiple cyst-like, blood-filled spaces within the liver parenchyma.

Case presentation

A 77-year-old Japanese man with prostate cancer was referred to our department because he was diagnosed as having two hepatic tumors. The tumors were confirmed to be peliosis hepatis by repeated needle biopsies and because of their atypical images by enhanced computed tomography and enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Later these tumors grew rapidly, increased in number, and disseminated throughout his whole liver. We are now treating the patient conservatively due to his age and his existing medical conditions.

Conclusion

Peliosis hepatis is a rare hepatic benign tumor that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of multiple unknown liver tumors that are revealed by atypical radiological images.

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Title: Peliosis hepatis disseminated rapidly throughout the liver in a patient with prostate cancer: a case report
Authors: Hisashi Hidaka
Makoto Ohbu
Takahide Nakazawa
Takaaki Matsumoto
Akitaka Shibuya
Wasaburo Koizumi
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-015-0682-9

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Peliosis hepatis disseminated rapidly throughout the liver in a patient with prostate cancer: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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