Large Mesenchymal Hepatic Hamartoma in Pediatric Age: A Case Report

Benign liver tumors are infrequently observed in the pediatric age group, with an incidence reported at 0.7 per million population annually. Among these tumors, mesenchymal hamartoma constitutes 18%–29%. Imaging studies commonly reveal a well-marginated, solitary mass, often measuring up to 30 cm. T...

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Main Authors: Alhasan H. Alhebshi, Ammar Kabbarah, Murad Aljiffry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/cris/1929050
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Summary:Benign liver tumors are infrequently observed in the pediatric age group, with an incidence reported at 0.7 per million population annually. Among these tumors, mesenchymal hamartoma constitutes 18%–29%. Imaging studies commonly reveal a well-marginated, solitary mass, often measuring up to 30 cm. The mass, primarily located in the right liver lobe (75% of cases), may exhibit a pedunculated structure. We present a case of a 1-year-and-9-month-old boy diagnosed with hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed and demonstrated a large multiloculated septated liver lesion measuring approximately 13.6 × 17.7 cm, demonstrating multiple partially thickened internal septations. The procedure was done for the patient in the form of an extended right hepatectomy with segment 4A and cholecystectomy.
ISSN:2090-6919