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Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver: a case report

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A 6-month-old boy presented with a large abdominal mass that proved to be a cystic hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma occupying both hepatic lobes. During fetal life, a bulky, abnormal, cystic placenta had been present, which on histological examination was diagnosed as mesenchymal stem villous hyperplasia. This association has not previously been reported.

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  1. 9 Hall Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool L23 8SX, UK, , , , , , GB

    M. H. Alwaidh

  2. Paediatric Department, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK, , , , , , GB

    Cynthia R. Woodhall

  3. Radiology Department, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK, , , , , , GB

    Helen T. Carty

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  1. M. H. Alwaidh
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Received: 25 April 1996 Accepted: 25 September 1996

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Alwaidh, M., Woodhall, C. & Carty, H. Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver: a case report. Pediatric Radiology 27, 247–249 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050113

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