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Primary Liposarcoma of the Liver

Authors :
Nelson, Viera
Fernandes, Neville F.
Woolf, Graham M.
Geller, Stephen A.
Petrovic, Lydia M.
Source :
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. March, 2001, Vol. 125 Issue 3, p410
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. (Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2001;125:410-412)<br />A Case Report and Review of the Literature REPORT OF A CASE A 54-year-old African American woman presented 1 year before admission with abdominal distention, pain, nausea, vomiting, and a [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Liver cancer -- Research

Details

ISSN :
15432165
Volume :
125
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.72431758