Vanishing Liver Tumours.
Peddu, P., Huang, D., Kane, P. A., Karani, J. B., & Knisely, A. S. (2008). Vanishing liver tumours. Clinical radiology, 63(3), 329–339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2007.08.009
View Original Source →Abstract
Spontaneous resolution of liver tumours is a rare, but recognized entity that has been reported to occur within the spectrum of benign and malignant liver tumours occurring in both adult and paediatric population. The aetiology of this unusual phenomenon is not clearly understood. In this article we present case examples of various benign and malignant liver tumours that have regressed spontaneously without treatment together with a review of the literature, and a summary of the current understanding of the pathogenesis of these tumours.
Case Details
Disease Location
Liver
Personal Characteristics
74-year-old man
Clinical Characteristics
Presented with intermittent right upper quadrant pain for 2 weeks, worse on coughing. The liver edge could be felt, and deep palpation elicited mild tenderness. CT demonstrated a 7 x 8 cm, poorly marginated, hypodense mass in the right lobe of the liver with no significant en- hancement or biliary dilatation
Remission Characteristics
Histological examination of a biopsy specimen of the mass. Demonstrated infarcted liver tissue and inflamed granulation tissue containing macrophages and m-year-old femaleibroblasts. There was no evidence of malig- nancy and no pathogens were identified. CT 5 months thereafter demonstrated a normal liver with no evidence of mass.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Symptomatic
Non-Clinical Treatment
Symptomatic