Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2001 Apr;4(1):113-119. Korean. Published online Apr 30, 2001. https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2001.4.1.113 | |
Copyright © 2001 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition |
Kyung Dan Choi,
Jeong Kee Seo,![]() | |
Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. | |
1Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. | |
2Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. | |
Abstract
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Mesenchymal hamartoma is an uncommon benign tumor usually found in childhood, especially during the first two years of life. The tumor consists of a solid component and multiple cyst. Without treatment, these lesions can grow to an enormous size. We experienced a case of mesenchymal hamartoma which was found incidentally, in a 8 month old girl who had ascending cholangitis after Kasai operation due to biliary atresia. On abdominal ultrasonography and CT, there was a well-defined homogeneous small echogenic mass in the right lobe of the liver with cirrhosis. Five months later, she underwent liver transplantation. Gross picture of the resected liver showed a dark greenish pigmented solid mass in the right lobe of the cirrhotic liver. Microscopic findings showed reactive mesenchyma and epithelial overgrowth. |
Keywords: Mesenchymal hamartoma; Liver; Biliary atresia; Infant |