HEPATIC ANGIOMYOLIPOMA DEVELOPING DURING THE FOLLOW-UP OF ULCERATIVE-COLITIS - REPORT OF A CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Hepatic angiomyolipoma is a rare tumor composed of spindle-shaped and epithelioid smooth muscle cells, adipose tissue, and proliferating blo od vessels, We report the first documented case of this tumor developi ng in a patient with ulcerative colitis. A solitary tumor (7.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm) was detected in the left lateral segment of the liver and a lef t hepatic lobectomy was performed. The diagnosis of angiomyolipoma was confirmed by a pathological examination. We also review the literatur e on previously reported cases of hepatic angiomyolipoma.