[Primary leiomyoma of the liver: a rare benign tumor]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2004 Nov;28(11):1169-72. doi: 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95200-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Primary hepatic leiomyoma is a very rare tumor secondary to benign smooth muscle proliferation. The primary location in the liver is usually found in adult women. A 36-year-old woman with right upper quadrant abdominal pain had primary hepatic leiomyoma. The presenting features of primary leiomyoma and the diagnostic approach for these lesions are discussed, in particular the role of immunohistochemistry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*