Liver adenomatosis: a rare indication for living donor liver transplantation

Transplant Proc. 2009 May;41(4):1375-7. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.03.021.

Abstract

Liver adenomatosis (LA) is a rare benign disease of the liver with unclear pathogenesis, which is characterized by multiple hepatic adenomas. The management of LA remains controversial. Herein we have reported a case of LA treated by living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). A 48-year-old woman developed multiple liver adenomas. In view of the sizes and localizations of the lesions, the patient underwent right hepatic resection and segment II nodulectomy. Thirty-four months later, she developed recurrence of multiple hepatic adenomas and 2 nodules were highly suspect for hepatocellular carcinoma. Re-resection was not indicated due to the whole liver being involved with adenomas. The patient underwent LDLT. At 45 months thereafter she is alive and disease-free. In conclusion, LDLT is indicated in cases of nonresectability; it may offer optimal results in view of the absence of portal hypertension and the elimination of waiting list time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Living Donors*
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence