Clinical outcomes of surgical resections for primary liver sarcoma in adults: results from a single centre

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“…9 Contrary to these findings, 40% of patients have been reported as having had hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis in autopsy studies 8 ; thus, the nature of the association between chronic liver disease and hepatic angiosarcoma is a dilemma. One of our 2 cases also showed a cirrhotic background with hepatic angiosarcoma.…”

“…1 Hepatic angiosarcoma is a vascular tumor that is classically associated with polyvinyl chloride, thorium dioxide colloid (thorotrast), arsenicals, radium, possible copper exposure, and chronic idiopathic hemochromatosis, 8 although the cause of most primary hepatic sarcomas is unknown. 9 Our patients had not any experience with these risk factors of angiosarcoma, as far as we know.…”

“…A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed avid enhancement owing to the vascular nature of the tumor, with cystic areas due to hemorrhage or necrosis. 9 Selective hepatic arteriogram and open liver biopsy are the basis of diagnostic evaluation. Percutaneous liver biopsy should be avoided 8 because of high hemorrhagic risk and the tendency of diagnostic difficulties.…”

Spontaneous rupture of a hepatic sarcoma in an adult resembling hydatid cyst

“…Our patient was 65 years old, which is older than the peak age group for USL. The patient had a large tumour with multiple cystic areas resembling hydatid cyst as reported in other cases (2,3). With this diagnosis she was waiting for elective surgery.…”

Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of liver in a 16-year-old boy: A rare case report

“…A lot of case reports published showed that most patients expired within 5 years of the diagnosis. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was found to extend the survival of these patients [2]. Postoperative chemotherapy is advised for all patients.…”