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Journal article

Imaging findings of a primary paraganglioma of the liver: A case report

  • 1. Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Catholic University of Daegu College of Medicine, Daegu (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Primary hepatic paraganglioma is an extremely rare type of tumor originating from extra-adrenal chromaffin cells. We report a case of primary intrahepatic paraganglioma in a 52-year-old man, with pathologic confirmation through right hepatectomy. An imaging study indicated a predominately hemorrhagic septated cystic mass and peripheral marked enhancement of the solid portions, which showed persistent enhancement

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society (2004)
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
5
Series
9 refs, 3 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 389-393
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
48049812
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
HEMORRHAGE; HEPATITIS; IMAGES; LIVER; PATHOLOGY; TUMOR CELLS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES; DISEASES; GLANDS; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SYMPTOMS