title: Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver represents a fairly uncommon pathology. Although it is a benign tumor, the correct diagnosis can be missed.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report the case of a 55-year-old Caucasian man, who presented with a one-month history of abdominal pain and weight loss. He was diagnosed with a primary liver tumor by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Alpha-fetoprotein levels ranged within normal limits. A right posterior sectorectomy was performed. Histopathology revealed an inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver. Our patient remains in good condition one year later.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is usually a benign process, controversy regarding its management still exists. With this case report we review the existing literature and consider hepatectomy as a safe treatment approach.
authors: Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Euromedica General Clinic, 2 Gravias - 11 Maria Callas Str, 546 45, Thessaloniki, Greece. achippo@hotmail.com.
authors: Achilleas
authors: A
authors: Ntinas
authors: Dimitrios
authors: D
authors: Kardassis
authors: Dimosthenis
authors: D
authors: Miliaras
authors: Konstantinos
authors: K
authors: Tsinoglou
authors: Athanasios
authors: A
authors: Dimitriades
authors: Dionisios
authors: D
authors: Vrochides
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