Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Pediatric Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Urology
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Breast Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1310.Case Report | Open Access
Resection of a Rare Hepatic Myxoid Liposarcoma: Case Report
Fadi Rayya
Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Damascus, Syria
*Correspondance to: Fadi Rayya
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1310
Abstract
Background: Hepatic sarcoma is a rare malignant hepatic tumor with poor prognosis. Complete resection is the only curative therapy.Case
Presentation: We report a case of a 59-year-old male patient, who presented with nine months history of non-specific right hypochondriac pain and increased abdominal size. He was diagnosed with hepatic tumor. Tumor marker levels were within normal limits. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a 40x26x12 cm Hepatic mass. Partial right hepatectomy was performed (Segments VI&VII) along with right nephrectomy.Conclusion: The early Diagnosis and Complete resection of Hepatic sarcoma in selected patients is the only hope for prolonged survival.
Keywords
Myxoidliposarcoma; Partial hepatectomy; Nephrectomy
Cite the article
Rayya F. Resection of a Rare Hepatic Myxoid Liposarcoma: Case Report. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1310.
