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Primary liposarcoma of the liver: a case report and review of literature

Authors :
V, Nelson
N F, Fernandes
G M, Woolf
S A, Geller
L M, Petrovic
Source :
Archives of pathologylaboratory medicine. 125(3)
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Liposarcoma is a rare mesenchymal malignant tumor, which usually originates in the retroperitoneum and the extremities. Seven cases of primary liposarcoma of the liver have been previously reported. We present the eighth case, which occurred in an adult female patient. Primary liposarcoma of the liver, although extremely rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of a hepatic mass that develops in a noncirrhotic liver, especially in patients who are potential candidates for orthotopic liver transplantation. Liposarcoma is an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation.

Details

ISSN :
00039985
Volume :
125
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Archives of pathologylaboratory medicine
Accession number :
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