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Intramuscular recurrence in a Hepatocellular carcinoma patient with indolent disease course

Authors: Thomas Yau, Hilda Wong, Pierre Chan, MC To, Ronnie T Poon

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

Abstract

Background

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy worldwide and treatment options are depended on the stage of the tumour. In general, the prognosis of HCC patients with extra-hepatic metastasis is poor. The most common sites of extra-hepatic metastasis are the lung, abdominal lymph nodes and bone.

Case presentation

Here, we reported a 54-year-old man with an indolent clinical course of HCC. He had multiple extra-hepatic recurrences after initial hepatectomy for HCC and was benefited from repeated resections with prolonged survival. Eventually, he developed intramuscular recurrence in the thigh, which was initially mistaken as deep vein thrombosis.

Conclusion

Selected patients with indolent disease course of HCC may benefit from repeated resections of extra-hepatic metastases with prolonged survival.

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Title: Intramuscular recurrence in a Hepatocellular carcinoma patient with indolent disease course
Authors: Thomas Yau
Hilda Wong
Pierre Chan
MC To
Ronnie T Poon
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/10.1186/1477-7819-6-42

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Intramuscular recurrence in a Hepatocellular carcinoma patient with indolent disease course

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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