Published 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Embryonal sarcoma of the liver: case report

Description

Embryonal hepatic sarcoma occupies the third place in frequency among hepatic tumors in the pediatric population. Its clinical symptoms are usually non specific, and its appearance in diagnostic images is of a solid mass with a cystic component. Even though a histological confirmation is necessary, the initial management is oriented based on the imaging findings. This article presents a case report of a 9 year old girl with the diagnosis of an embryonal hepatic sarcoma; a description is done of the main clinical, histological and imaging characteristics.

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Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Sarcoma embrionario hepatico: reporte de un caso

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista Colombiana de Radiologia
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 2789-2792
ISSN
0121-2095