Necrosis of a large hepatic tumor after hemorrhage and subsequent selective arterial embolization

World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct 7;12(37):6059-61. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i37.6059.

Abstract

This case report describes a young female patient presenting with acute intra-abdominal hemorrhage originating from a large tumor in the liver, most likely a hepatocellular adenoma. The bleeding was stopped by selective embolization of right hepatic artery branches. Subsequently, partial hepatectomy was performed after 6 mo. Macro- and microscopic examination showed complete necrosis and absence of tumorous tissue. The patient was discharged without complications, and subsequent follow-up until 22 mo after resection did not reveal any new lesions in the liver. This case emphasizes the significance of selective arterial embolization in the management of bleeding liver tumors and questions the need for (partial) hepatectomy after this procedure in selective cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Liver Cell / blood supply
  • Adenoma, Liver Cell / complications*
  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Hepatic Artery / pathology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications*
  • Necrosis / pathology