[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.
Houry
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Service de Chirurgie digestive, Hôpital Tenon, Paris.
Gharbi
L
L
Huguier
M
M
Callard
P
P
André
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T
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.