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Primary hepatic embryonal sarcoma masquerading as metastatic ovarian cancer

Authors: Peter Kullar, Christopher Stonard, Neville Jamieson, Emmanuel Huguet, Raaj Praseedom, Asif Jah

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Background

Hepatic embryonal sarcoma (HES) is a rare but aggressive primary tumor of the liver occurring most frequently in childhood.

Case presentation

We report a case of a 52 year old woman having previously undergone treatment for ovarian serous papillary carcinoma who subsequently presented with a large solitary mass in the liver. Initially this was presumed to be metastasis from the ovarian primary however, on further examination it was shown to be a primary hepatic embryonal sarcoma.

Conclusion

Primary liver tumors should be considered in differential diagnoses in patients with ovarian cancer who subsequently present with liver tumors. This is particularly important when there is no direct evidence of recurrence of ovarian cancer.

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Title: Primary hepatic embryonal sarcoma masquerading as metastatic ovarian cancer
Authors: Peter Kullar
Christopher Stonard
Neville Jamieson
Emmanuel Huguet
Raaj Praseedom
Asif Jah
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-7-55

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Primary hepatic embryonal sarcoma masquerading as metastatic ovarian cancer

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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