2026, Number 4
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Acta Med 2026; 24 (4)
Diagnosis and management of giant mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver in a pediatric patient: an evidence-based approach
Cortés IM, Dávila PR, Rojas MCF
Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 433-435
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ABSTRACT
The benign mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is a rare
congenital malformation that appears before the age of
two. It accounts for less than 5% of pediatric liver tumors.
Its exact etiology is unknown, although it is associated with
abnormalities in embryological liver development. Clinically,
it may be asymptomatic or present with hepatomegaly and
compressive symptoms. Diagnosis is based on imaging studies
such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging,
with histopathological confirmation through biopsy. Treatment
depends on size and symptoms, with surgical resection being
the best option. Its incidence is extremely low, with few cases
reported in the medical literature.
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