Atypical 18 F-FDG PET-CT Findings in a Rare Case of Primary Hepatic Leiomyosarcoma

The primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor arising from the smooth muscle cells in the hepatic vessels, bile ducts, and ligamentum teres. It is considered a subtype of hepatic sarcomas. We report awkward F-FDG PET-CT findings of a primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma masquerading as a be...

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Published in:Diagnostics (Basel) 2024-07, Vol.14 (14)
Main Authors: Cheon, Miju, Yi, Hyunkyung, Ha, Joo Young, Kim, Min A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor arising from the smooth muscle cells in the hepatic vessels, bile ducts, and ligamentum teres. It is considered a subtype of hepatic sarcomas. We report awkward F-FDG PET-CT findings of a primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma masquerading as a benign hepatic tumor, which were confirmed by histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations in a 78-year-old woman.
ISSN:2075-4418
2075-4418
DOI:10.3390/diagnostics14141502