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Acute liver failure due to primary angiosarcoma: A case report and review of literature

Authors: Chandra S Bhati, Anand N Bhatt, Graham Starkey, Stefan G Hubscher, Simon R Bramhall

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Hepatic angiosarcoma is a primary sarcoma of the liver, accounting for only 2% of all primary hepatic malignancies. Acute liver failure is an extremely rare presentation of a primary liver tumour.

Case presentation

We report a case of a seventy year-old man who presented with a very short period of jaundice leading to fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). On further investigation he was found to have primary angiosarcoma of liver.

Conclusion

The treatment outcomes for hepatic angiosarcoma are poor, we discuss the options available and the need for prompt investigation and establishment of a diagnosis

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Title: Acute liver failure due to primary angiosarcoma: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Chandra S Bhati
Anand N Bhatt
Graham Starkey
Stefan G Hubscher
Simon R Bramhall
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-104

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Acute liver failure due to primary angiosarcoma: A case report and review of literature

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Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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