Liver, Biliary hamartoma [LMP90866]

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Diagnostic Modality: 
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Disease Category: 
Neoplasia
Diagnosis: 
Biliary hamartoma
Species: 
Human
Organ System: 
Liver and Biliary Tract
Gender: 
Male
Age: 
56 years
Diagnosis Code: 
ICD-10: D13.4
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Pollett, A., Nanji, S., Chang, M.

Keywords

von Meyenburg complex

Clinical History

Liver lesion identified during colonic resection for cancer.

Clinical Discussion

Biliary hamartomas consist of dilate / tortuous bile ducts within a dense stroma. They are typically incidental findings, small, multiple and can occur anywhere within the liver. They are benign but can be confused with metastatic adenocarcinoma, especially when examined during frozen section.