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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2024; 16(10): 4264-4273
Published online Oct 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i10.4264
Rare and lacking typical clinical symptoms of liver tumors: Four case reports
Yun Zhao, Yu-Kun Bie, Guang-Ya Zhang, Yi-Bin Feng, Feng Wang
Yun Zhao, Yu-Kun Bie, Guang-Ya Zhang, Yi-Bin Feng, Feng Wang, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Ankang Central Hospital, Ankang 725000, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Zhao Y designed the study and wrote the article; Bie YK was responsible for the imaging data and data analysis; Zhang GY was responsible for the pathology data and analysis; Feng YB performed the surgeries and treatment plan; Wang F was responsible for patient management and signing of the consent for treatment and research; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patients for publication of these reports and all accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors report relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Feng Wang, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Ankang Central Hospital, No. 85 Jinzhou South Road, Ankang 725000, Shaanxi Province, China. dim1230@163.com
Received: April 16, 2024
Revised: August 30, 2024
Accepted: September 6, 2024
Published online: October 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: To exclude rare liver tumors in patients with atypical liver tumors, imaging should be performed multiple times before surgery. If necessary, preoperative positron emission tomography/computed tomography may be performed to persuade the patient to undergo a liver puncture biopsy. If there is still no evidence of cancer in the patient, then liver surgery should be avoided, and short-term follow-up may be considered.