Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	108443
Country	China

Received	2025-04-15 11:57
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Ectopic adrenal gland in the liver leading to a misdiagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Min-Qiu Qin, Yi-Peng Zhao and Ju-Ping Xie
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Ju-Ping Xie http://orcid.org/0009-0003-7646-4821
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Corresponding Author	Ju-Ping Xie, Department of General Surgery, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 628 Zhenyuan Road, Guangming (New) District, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China. xiejuping@sysush.com
Key Words	Adrenal ectopia; Small hepatocellular carcinoma; Differential diagnosis; Liver lesion; Case report
Core Tip	This rare case describes ectopic adrenal tissue in the liver mimicking malignancy in a 53-year-old male with adrenal adenoma. Imaging revealed a hepatic lesion prompting resection; histopathology confirmed adrenal ectopia, excluding malignancy. It underscores adrenal ectopia as a critical differential in liver masses, particularly with adrenal disorders, to prevent misdiagnosis. Multidisciplinary evaluation integrating imaging and histology is essential. The case enhances understanding of adrenal ectopia’s pathophysiology and highlights its consideration in adrenal-hepatic pathologies, optimizing diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
Publish Date	2025-08-27 09:21
Citation	<p>Qin MQ, Zhao YP, Xie JP. Ectopic adrenal gland in the liver leading to a misdiagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report. <i>World J Hepatol</i> 2025; 17(8): 108443</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i8/108443.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v17.i8.108443

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