Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Liver
Author Information
Author(s): Terkivatan Türkan, Kliffen Mike, de Wilt Johannes HW, van Geel Albertus N, Eggermont Alexander MM, Verhoef Cornelis
Primary Institution: Erasmus University Medical Center, Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Conclusion
Surgery is the treatment of choice for solitary fibrous tumors, and careful follow-up is necessary due to the unknown natural behavior of these tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was large, measuring 24 cm in diameter, and was surgically removed.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of solitary fibrous tumor.
- The patient showed no signs of recurrence or metastasis after 12 months of follow-up.
Takeaway
A man had a big tumor in his liver that was found to be a rare type of tumor called a solitary fibrous tumor, and doctors removed it successfully.
Methodology
The case involved a 74-year-old man with a large liver tumor diagnosed through imaging and histological examination, followed by surgical removal.
Limitations
The rarity of solitary fibrous tumors of the liver limits the ability to generalize findings.
Participant Demographics
74-year-old male with a history of high-grade MALT lymphoma.
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