Hepatic angiomyolipoma developing during the follow-up of ulcerative colitis: report of a case and review of the literature

Surg Today. 1996;26(8):635-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00311671.

Abstract

Hepatic angiomyolipoma is a rare tumor composed of spindle-shaped and epithelioid smooth muscle cells, adipose tissue, and proliferating blood vessels. We report the first documented case of this tumor developing in a patient with ulcerative colitis. A solitary tumor (7.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm) was detected in the left lateral segment of the liver and a left hepatic lobectomy was performed. The diagnosis of angiomyolipoma was confirmed by a pathological examination. We also review the literature on previously reported cases of hepatic angiomyolipoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyolipoma / complications*
  • Angiomyolipoma / diagnosis
  • Angiomyolipoma / epidemiology
  • Angiomyolipoma / surgery
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Hepatectomy
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male