Lipoma of the liver

Z Gastroenterol. 1994 Jun;32(6):348-50.

Abstract

A case of lipoma of the liver with dimensions of 21 x 15 x 18 cm in a 65 year old male patient is presented. The tumour was visualized in ultrasonography as a homogenous lesion with a hyperechogenic image whereas it presented as a lesion having a density between -23 to -60 HU in CT. Angiographical examination showed increased vascularity and pathological accumulation of contrast medium. Histopathological examination revealed a lipoma of liver entirely consisting of mature lipocytes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Hepatectomy
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / pathology
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male