Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2018 May;22(2):156-158. 10.14701/ahbps.2018.22.2.156.

Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver - An unusual entity: A case report and review of literature

• Shinde RS
• Gupta A
• Goel M
• Patkar S

• KMID: 2412431
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14701/ahbps.2018.22.2.156

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the liver is a rare entity and its presentation is usually delayed till they grow to a substantial size. Clinico-radiological features are non-specific, contributing to increase in the diagnostic dilemma. Definitive diagnosis of SFT is usually made based on the histological features and immunohistochemistry data of the resected specimen. In this case report, we describe the case of an elderly male who presented with a large mass in the left lobe of the liver with normal level of tumor markers and atypical radiological findings. The patient successfully underwent resection of the tumor and the diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology.

Keyword

Solitary fibrous tumor; Unusual liver tumor

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biomarkers, Tumor
Diagnosis
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Liver*
Male
Solitary Fibrous Tumors*
Biomarkers, Tumor

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Image findings: (A) Non-contrast computed tomography image showing a large mass in the left lobe of the liver in close proximity to stomach. (B) Heterogeneous enhancement on contrast image. (C) Typical morphological features of solitary fibrous tumor demonstrating arrangement of spindle cells in pattern-less architecture surrounding ectatic branching blood vessels with interspersed bands of hyalinized collagen (H&E stain, 10×).

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