CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF MESENCHYMAL HAMARTOMA OF THE LIVER

The natural history of mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is poorly un derstood. This case demonstrates the course of a biopsy-proven mesench ymal hamartoma using sequential computed tomography (CT) examinations. These CT scans show initial expansion of the lesion with subsequent i nvolution, The spontaneous resolution in this patient suggests the pos sibility of conservative management of asymptomatic mesenchymal hamart omas. The case is presented, and the literature on mesenchymal hamarto ma is reviewed. Copyright (C) 1997 by W.B. Saunders Company.