Hepatic hemangioma masquerading as a tumor originating from the stomach

Zhang,Xingmao; Zhou,Zhixiang

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.2863

Hepatic hemangioma masquerading as a tumor originating from the stomach

Authors:
- Xingmao Zhang
- Zhixiang Zhou
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Affiliations: Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
Published online on: January 12, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.2863
Pages: 1406-1408

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Abstract

Hemangioma is the most common benign hepatic neoplasm. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and can be confirmed by imaging examinations, including enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Exophytic growth is not common and pedunculated cases are extremely rare. The present study reports a case that was pre‑operatively misdiagnosed as a stomach‑originating tumor. Laparoscopic exploration confirmed that this tumor was a hepatic hemangioma with a long peduncle originating from the left edge of the liver. The final diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma was confirmed by postoperative pathology. This indicates that hepatic hemangioma with a long peduncle has the possibility to be inaccurately diagnosed. Laparoscopic examination is required for such cases.

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