Case of a Ruptured Sclerosing Liver Hemangioma
Author Information
Author(s): Haris Papafragkakis, Martin Moehlen, Monica T. Garcia-Buitrago, Beatrice Madrazo, Eddie Island, Paul Martin
Primary Institution: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Conclusion
A ruptured giant hepatic hemangioma can occur without causing hemodynamic instability.
Supporting Evidence
- Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors found in the liver.
- Rupture of liver hemangiomas is very rare.
- The patient presented with signs indicative of spontaneous rupture.
- Imaging revealed a large exophytic lesion suggestive of hemorrhage.
- The resected specimen showed features diagnostic of sclerosing hemangioma.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a liver tumor that burst, but she stayed stable and didn't get very sick. It shows that even though liver tumors are usually safe, they can sometimes cause problems.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparoscopic resection of the liver lesion after imaging suggested hemorrhage.
Limitations
The case is unique and may not represent the typical presentation of liver hemangiomas.
Participant Demographics
52-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of a stable liver mass.
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