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Undifferentiated sarcoma of the liver: a single institution experience using a uniform treatment approach.

Authors :
May LT
Wang M
Albano E
Garrington T
Dishop M
Macy ME
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2012 Apr; Vol. 34 (3), pp. e114-6.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Undifferentiated (embryonal) sarcoma of the liver is a rare malignant tumor, most commonly seen in children aged 6 to 10 years. Previously believed to carry a poor prognosis, more recent reports indicate that treatment regimens combining surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy can yield long-term, disease-free survival. In this study, we review 5 pediatric patients with undifferentiated sarcoma of the liver treated with a uniform approach of resection followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation when indicated. All 5 patients are disease free in their first remission at a median of 53 months.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3678
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22217489
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0b013e3182331fbe