Inflammatory pseudotumour of the liver presenting with obstructive jaundice

Inflammatory pseudotumours are rare benign tumours characterized by an inflammatory process and can occur in any system. We present a case of inflammatory pseudotumours of the liver presenting with obstructive jaundice due to a mass forming lesion in the left lobe of the liver which was treated by l...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2005-05, Vol.105 (3), p.309-312
Main Authors: ALIMOGLU, O, SAHIN, M, ERYILMAZ, R, TURGUT, H, KURTULMUS, N, IGCI, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
General aspects
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - complications
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - diagnosis
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - surgery
Humans
Jaundice, Obstructive - etiology
Liver Diseases - complications
Liver Diseases - diagnosis
Liver Diseases - surgery
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
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Summary:Inflammatory pseudotumours are rare benign tumours characterized by an inflammatory process and can occur in any system. We present a case of inflammatory pseudotumours of the liver presenting with obstructive jaundice due to a mass forming lesion in the left lobe of the liver which was treated by left hepatic lobectomy. Inflammatory pseudotumour of the liver is a benign lesion and diagnosis with an image examination is difficult. Surgical management depends on the location of the lesion. Peripheral hepatic pseudotumours may be treated with simple observation or conservative therapy. In contrast to this, those involving the porta hepatis require treatment for obstructive jaundice.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2005.11679723