Intrahepatic Bile Duct Adenoma Mimetizing Metastatic Liver Disease in a Case of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

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Ana Alice Broering Eller
Augusto Besen Barg
Rafael Simas
Luciana Depiere Lanzarin
Daniel Cury Ogata

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumour of the large intestine or rectum, the incidence of which is rising worldwide, particularly in countries undergoing transition. Liver metastases are common in patients with CRC, occurring in up to 50% of cases, with the liver being the most frequent site of spread. Intrahepatic bile duct adenoma, a rare benign tumour, can mimic liver metastases in patients with CRC, and is often confused with adenocarcinomas due to histological and radiological similarities. Correct differentiation is essential to avoid unnecessary aggressive treatments. Based on the above, this project aims to study the case of a patient with a history of colorectal adenocarcinoma and an intrahepatic bile duct adenoma mimicking metastatic liver disease.

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Eller, A. A. B., Barg, A. B., Simas, R., Lanzarin, L. D., & Ogata, D. C. (2026). Intrahepatic Bile Duct Adenoma Mimetizing Metastatic Liver Disease in a Case of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report. Brazilian Journal of Case Reports, 6(1), bjcr210. https://doi.org/10.52600/2763-583X.bjcr.2026.6.1.bjcr210
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Ana Alice Broering Eller, School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)

School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Augusto Besen Barg, Infolaudo Medicina de Precisão

Infolaudo Medicina de Precisão, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Rafael Simas, School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)

School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Infolaudo Medicina de Precisão, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Luciana Depiere Lanzarin, School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)

School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Infolaudo Medicina de Precisão, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Daniel Cury Ogata, School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)

School of Health Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Infolaudo Medicina de Precisão, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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