[Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver]

J Radiol. 2006 Feb;87(2 Pt 1):139-42. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(06)73986-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is commonly found on serosal surfaces, and is rarely localized in the liver. There are benign and malignant variants of hepatic SFT. We report a new case of benign SFT. Our patient, a 63-year old woman, who has been followed for 5 years for an asymptomatic liver mass, was admitted for abdominal pain. Ultrasonography (US), CT, MR Imaging and angiography showed the liver mass with typical imaging features, situated in the right hepatic lobe with blood supply from the hepatic artery. Histopathological examination demonstrated a highly vascularized tumor, composed of short spindle cells alternating with hypocellular collagenous regions, with a hemangiopericytoma-like vascular pattern. The immunohistochemical staining was positive for CD 34. Tumor resection was performed. Follow-up 8 years after the resection showed no tumor recurrence or metastasis, thus confirming the initial diagnosis of benign SFT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / diagnosis*