Polyglobulie avec élévation de l'érythropoïétine sérique associée à un hémangiome du foie

Translated title of the contribution: Polycythemia and elevated serum erythropoietin associated with of a liver haemangioma

Jean Sébastien Lanne, Jérôme Dumortier, Valérie Hervieu, Frank Pilleul, Jean Yves Scoazec, Mustapha Adham

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Abstract

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.

Translated title of the contributionPolycythemia and elevated serum erythropoietin associated with of a liver haemangioma
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)629-632
Number of pages4
JournalGastroenterologie Clinique et Biologique
Volume34
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

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