Idiopathic Spontaneous Intrahepatic Hemorrhage Initially Diagnosed as a Liver Neoplasm

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver neoplasm in dogs and can be treated by the Viscum album therapy in a curative or palliative way. The objective is to report a hepatocellular carcinoma case in a dog treated by homeopathic therapy, extending to Palliative Care, with a 24-month survival. A 12-year-old Schnauzer male with a history of a liver nodule was treated by intravenous and subcutaneous applications of V. album in different dynamization and combinations, chromotherapy, and oral homeopathic medicines. The tumor growth was controlled, and the health condition of the patient was stable while the medication was given as prescribed. However, as application frequency was reduced, tumor growth increased, and health deterioration was verified. Nevertheless and contrary to expectations, the patient had a 24-month survival. Therefore, these findings point to the potential of V. album on enhancing the quality of life, controlling tumor growth, and prolonging survival on patients with HCC. Patients under continuous treatment would benefit better of these properties.

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Incidence and Risk Factors for Liver Abscess After Thermal Ablation of Liver Neoplasm

Hepatitis Monthly ◽

10.5812/hepatmon.34588 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Xiu-Feng Su ◽

Na Li ◽

Xu-Fang Chen ◽

Lei Zhang ◽

Ming Yan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Liver Abscess ◽

Thermal Ablation ◽

Liver Neoplasm

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Regression of multiple hepatocellular adenomas after cessation of oral contraceptive pills : a case report and review of the current literature

Acta Gastro Enterologica Belgica ◽

10.51821/84.3.017 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 84 (3) ◽

Author(s):

G Moors ◽

H Poels ◽

V Vandecaveye ◽

T Roskams ◽

C Verslype

Keyword(s):

Current Literature ◽

Hepatocellular Adenoma ◽

Liver Neoplasm ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Natural Evolution ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽

Contraceptive Pills ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽

Benign Liver ◽

Hepatocellular Adenomas

Hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is an uncommon benign liver neoplasm usually solitary and identified incidentally on imaging. We report a case of a 50-year old female who was diagnosed with multiple hepatic adenomas of the inflammatory subtype. After discontinuation of oral contraception a decrease of both the number and size of the liver lesions was seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without the need of further intervention. The major challenge in the clinical management of patients with multiple HCAs resides in the risk assessment for future complications. In the case of multiple HCAs subtype seemed to be more relevant than the actual number of lesions. Because little is known about the natural evolution in patients with multiple HCAs, we performed a review of the current literature with focus on the different subtypes and their clinical relevance.

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Long Term Trends in Liver Neoplasm Epizootics of Brown Bullhead in the Black River, Ohio

Trends in Levels and Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances in the Great Lakes ◽

10.1007/978-94-011-5290-7_9 ◽

1998 ◽

pp. 213-223

Author(s):

Paul C. Baumann ◽

John C. Harshbarger

Keyword(s):

Liver Neoplasm ◽

Brown Bullhead ◽

Long Term Trends

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A Case of Cholangiolocellular Carcinoma Preoperatively Diagnosed With Typical Imaging Findings

International Surgery ◽

10.9738/intsurg-d-18-00002.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 103 (1-2) ◽

pp. 72-79

Author(s):

Yoshihiro Mochizuki ◽

Yuji Iimuro ◽

Osamu Suzuki ◽

Yoji Nagashima

Keyword(s):

Preoperative Diagnosis ◽

Imaging Finding ◽

Genomic Analysis ◽

Liver Neoplasm ◽

Preoperative Imaging ◽

Molecular Entity ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Cholangiolocellular Carcinoma ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Contrast Enhanced

Introduction: Cholangiolocellular carcinoma (CoCC) is a rare primary liver neoplasm. A recent integrative genomic analysis has revealed that CoCC represents a distinct biliary-derived molecular entity. Several cases of CoCC have been reported so far, but accurate preoperative diagnosis was difficult in most cases. Case presentation: We report a case of 70-year-old woman with CoCC. Preoperative imaging findings revealed several typical signs of CoCC (i.e., thick early ring enhancement in the peripheral area of the tumor and its prolongation, vessel penetration through the tumor, no dilatation of the peripheral bile ducts, and dot-/band-like internal enhancement or a target appearance on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging). We strongly suspected CoCC from these preoperative imaging findings of the tumor and performed extended left hepatectomy. Pathologic diagnosis was CoCC, and the histologic findings such as peripheral highly cellular areas, central abundant hyalinized/edematous fibrotic stroma, and retained Glisson's sheath structures in the tumor, corresponded closely to each preoperative imaging finding. Immunohistochemical study revealed the tumor cells were positive for cytokeratin 7 and epithelial membrane antigen. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient is alive without recurrence for 15 months. The prognosis of CoCC is known to be better than that of cholangiocellular carcinoma, indicating the importance of preoperative differential diagnosis of these tumors. Conclusion: Even though preoperative diagnosis of CoCC is difficult because of its rarity, cautious investigation of preoperative typical imaging findings can possibly lead to accurate diagnosis of CoCC.

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