In:
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, Bioscientifica, Vol. 2021 ( 2021-06-01)
Abstract:
Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor (PHNET) is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) that is also a primary hepatic tumor. Patients are present with almost no specific clinical symptoms and typically present with negative test results and atypical imaging characteristics; therefore, the differentiation of PHNET from other types of primary hepatic masses can be very difficult. In this article, we describe a case of PHNET that mimicked a liver helminth infection in a 57-year-old man. The diagnosis of PHNET in this patient was challenging, and the final diagnosis was based on imaging, histopathology features, and long-term follow-up. Learning points An uncommon type of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor (PHNET). Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors are rare NET lesions found in the liver, characterized by non-specific clinical and imaging results, which can be easily confused with other liver lesions, including HCC and parasitic lesions. To have a conclusive diagnosis and classification, a mixture of many medical assessment techniques, such as imaging, gastrointestinal endoscopy, nuclear medicine, anatomy, including histopathology, and immunohistochemistry, is essential.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2052-0573
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Bioscientifica
Publication Date:
2021
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2785530-2
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