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Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of liver

Authors :
Pham Minh Thong
Le Thanh Dung
Vu Dang Luu
Nguyen Sy Lanh
Thieu-Thi Tra My
Nguyen Minh Duc
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Vol 64, Iss , Pp 101746- (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) is a rare, malignant, mesenchymal tumor that is commonly observed in children. The symptoms and imaging characteristics of UESL are not specific and can be mimicked by other tumors or liver abscesses. The tumor often appears as a large, heterogeneous, echoic solid mass with small cystic areas, presenting a cyst-like appearance on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The histopathological manifestations of UESL consist of stellate-shaped and spindle cells scattered on a myxoid background, with high mitotic counts. Cells with multiple or bizarre nuclei can also be observed. Here, we illustrate a 9-year-old male diagnosed with UESL by describing the imaging and histopathological characteristics that resulted in the diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22135766
Volume :
64
Issue :
101746-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.938e2864049449cd8ce3ff9b42bb7264
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101746