[Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma in the liver of adults].
BACKGROUND
Embryonic sarcoma of the liver is uncommon in adults. We report an unusual case presenting as a cyst-like formation of the liver.


METHODS
The pre-operative and also the peroperative histology diagnosis was remodelled biliary cyst. The patient was treated accordingly. The final diagnosis of embryonic sarcoma of the liver was made when a local recurrence developed. The patient underwent hepatic resection followed by a chemotherapy and radiotherapy protocol. Tumor markers were measured within the tumor and gave a positive result for CA-125.


CONCLUSIONS
Diagnosis of cystic forms of embryonic sarcoma can be a quite difficult task. Radiological and histological aspects can be helpful. This report is the first case in which tumor markers were measured within the tumor.
Service de Chirurgie digestive, Hôpital Tenon, Paris.
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Houry
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Gharbi
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Huguier
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Callard
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André
D000328:Adult; D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000473:pathology; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009373:Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
D018394:CA-125 Antigen
Sarcome embryonnaire indifférencié du foie de l'adulte.