Multiple Angiomyolipoma of the Liver: Report of a Case with Diagnosis by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology.
- Author:
Hyu Lee YIM
1
;
Kwang Wha PARK
;
Kyi Beom LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angiomyolipoma;
Liver;
FNAC;
Immunohistochemistry
- MeSH:
Adipocytes;
Angiomyolipoma*;
Biopsy, Fine-Needle*;
Diagnosis*;
Female;
Humans;
Immunohistochemistry;
Liver*;
Middle Aged;
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle
- From:Korean Journal of Cytopathology
1998;9(1):79-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angiomyolipoma(AML) of the liver is a rare benign tumor; about 60 cases, almost solitary, have been reported. We present here a extremely rare case of multiple AML in the liver diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Two large masses were found in a 51 year-old woman complaining of abdominal discomfort by computed tomography and several smaller masses are scattered in the liver. FNAC was performed, showing bundles of spindle shaped smooth muscle cells intermingled with mature fat cells. FNAC may be a valuable method for definitive diagnosis of hepatic AML. The diagnosis was further confirmed by histologic examination with immunohistochemical studies.
