Primary perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa) of the liver

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jul 10:2013:bcr2013008706. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-008706.

Abstract

We present a case of a 53-year-old woman with abdominal discomfort for 6 months. The liver was enlarged. Contrast CT scan of the abdomen revealed a 10 cm hypervascular tumour at the right lobe of the liver. Right hepatectomy with complete excision of the tumour was achieved. Histological and immunohistochemical findings were consistent with perivascular epithelioid cell tumour. She is regularly followed up with contrast CT assessment. There is no tumour recurrence 12 months after the operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms* / surgery