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Primary hepatic lymphoma mimicking hepatocellular carcinoma: case report and review of literature

Primary hepatic lymphoma (PHL) is a very rare malignancy presenting with non specific symptoms leading to late diagnosis. Due to its ability to masquerade other liver tumors, misdiagnosis is common. Here we present a case of a 52 years old man who presented with an incidentally detected SOL in liver with features of atypical hepatocellular carcinoma on imaging and fine needle aspiration cytology. He underwent a left hepatectomy and the final histology was a surprise in the form of hepatic lymphoma. He underwent appropriate chemotherapy post surgery and is asymptomatic at follow up.