Mixed hepatoblastoma in the adult: morphological and immunohistochemical findings.
A case of mixed hepatoblastoma in a 66-year-old man is discussed. Assessment of malignant mesenchymal and malignant epithelial elements yields the diagnosis. In the reported case, the epithelial area consisted of fetal hepatocytes. Distinct ductal differentiation, chondroid and even asteoid metaplasia were recorded. The morphological and immunohistochemical findings observed in the given patient are compared with data published in the world literature.
Katedry patológie ILF v Bratislave.
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D000368:Aged; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000378:metabolism; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000378:metabolism
D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins; D007633:Keratins