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Hepatoid carcinoma colliding with a liposarcoma of the left colon serosa presenting as an abdominal mass

Authors: Michele Orditura, Eva Lieto, Francesca Ferraraccio, Giuseppe De Cataldis, Teresa Troiani, Paolo Castellano, Giuseppe Catalano, Fortunato Ciardiello, Gennaro Galizia, Ferdinando De Vita

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Background

Hepatoid adenocarcinoma (HAC) is a peculiar type of extrahepatic adenocarcinoma generally characterized by adenocarcinomatous and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)-like foci. Stomach is the most frequent site where hepatoid adenocarcinoma occurs, although it has been described in many other organs. On the other side, liposarcoma is a rare, malignant tumor that develops from fat cells.

Case presentation

We describe here a case of hepatoid carcinoma in collision with a liposarcoma of the left colon serosa in a 71-year-old man. It presented as an abdominal mass involving several organs, falsely mimicking metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma. Recognition of this entity was evident on microscopic evaluation following surgery. The patient had an objective response following liposomal antracycline chemotherapy, with a 3-year overall survival.

Conclusion

To our knowledge, this is the first case of a hepatoid tumor colliding with a liposarcoma of the left colon serosa reported to date.

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Title: Hepatoid carcinoma colliding with a liposarcoma of the left colon serosa presenting as an abdominal mass
Authors: Michele Orditura
Eva Lieto
Francesca Ferraraccio
Giuseppe De Cataldis
Teresa Troiani
Paolo Castellano
Giuseppe Catalano
Fortunato Ciardiello
Gennaro Galizia
Ferdinando De Vita
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-5-42

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Hepatoid carcinoma colliding with a liposarcoma of the left colon serosa presenting as an abdominal mass

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Case presentation

Conclusion

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