Polycythemia and elevated serum erythropoietin associated with of a liver haemangioma - 19/11/10
, Valérie Hervieu b, Frank Pilleul c, Jean-Yves Scoazec b, Mustapha Adham a
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Summary |
Background |
Secondary polycythemia is a rare condition, which is usually associated to neoplasia or chronic pulmonary disorders.
Case report |
A 41-year-old man man with no history of liver disease was admitted for erythrocytosis. The paraclinical investigations revealed an increased erythropoietin level in the serum and a voluminous hepatic tumor but its identification was unclear. A liver resection was performed and the histopathological examination concluded that the tumor was a giant cavernous haemangioma with extensive myxoid changes. After surgical resection of the haemangioma, normal haemoglobin and serum erythropoietin were obtained without any further treatment.
Conclusion |
Liver haemangioma must be included in rare cause of secondary polycythemia, and surgical resection of the haemangioma should be considered as the standard to induce complete remission.
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Vol 34 - N° 11
P. 629-632 - novembre 2010 Retour au numéro
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