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Embryonal sarcoma of the liver in an adult patient.

Authors :
Lightfoot N
Nikfarjam M
Source :
Case reports in surgery [Case Rep Surg] 2012; Vol. 2012, pp. 382723. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 May 29.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Undifferentiated embryonal sarcomas (UESs) are uncommon tumours that are seen predominantly in late childhood. Cases in adults are rare and generally present once a large mass develops and may be mistaken for other tumours. A case of an UES of the liver with an isolated peritoneal metastasis is described. The patient presented with a palpable mass with imaging findings suggestive of a cystic tumour. She had complete surgical resection of the liver mass and isolated peritoneal metastasis. She was tumour-free on imaging at 6 months without adjuvant chemotherapy. An UES should be considered in the differential of large cystic hepatic lesions, with aggressive surgical resection considered when possible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090-6919
Volume :
2012
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Case reports in surgery
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
22690347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/382723