Inflammatory myofibroblastoma mimicking cavernous hemangioma in the liver

Liver Int. 2024 May;44(5):1265-1266. doi: 10.1111/liv.15884. Epub 2024 Feb 26.

Abstract

A 37-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with a large liver mass, diagnosed as hepatic inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (HIMT), characterized by unique radiographic features and predominantly occurring in adults. HIMT consists of myofibroblast spindle cells infiltrated by plasma cells and/or lymphocytes, with an unclear aetiology linked to factors like infection and immune response. Treatment typically involves surgical resection, with chemotherapy or targeted therapy options for cases of incomplete resection or metastasis, emphasizing the need for precise diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies.

Keywords: CT; inflammatory myofibroblastoma; liver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous* / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue* / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue* / surgery