A case report of hepatic inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in a pediatric patient: diagnostic challenges and management strategies

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2024年12月17日

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Marcello Napolitano,
Beatrice Lama,
Anna Maria Ierardi,
Clarissa Valle,
Eugenio Rossi,
Rocco Minelli,
Giuseppe Paviglianiti,
Gianpaolo Di Rosa,
Michelangelo Baldazzi,
Gian Paolo Carrafiello

摘要

Purpose

The aim of this study is to present a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) of the liver in a 4-year-old girl. We will discuss the diagnostic challenges, the role of the radiologist in differential diagnosis, treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes.

Methods

A case report of a 4-year-old girl with IMT of the liver is presented. We will review the patient’s clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging findings, histological features, treatment, and follow-up.

Results

The patient presented with vomiting and jaundice, but no fever. Imaging studies revealed an hepatic lesion suspicious for IMT; pathology confirmed the diagnosis. The patient underwent surgical intervention with successful resolution.

Conclusion

IMT of the liver is a rare but important diagnosis to consider in children with abdominal masses. Radiologists play a crucial role in differential diagnosis. Surgical resection can be an effective treatment option for IMT, leading to favorable clinical outcomes.