Carcinosarcoma of the liver: a case report

Korean J Radiol. 2007 Jul-Aug;8(4):343-7. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2007.8.4.343.

Abstract

Primary hepatic carcinosarcoma is a rare tumor comprised of a mixture of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. Less than 20 adequately documented cases have been reported, however the imaging features of two cases were briefly described. We present here a case of carcinosarcoma of the liver in a 46-year-old woman, which was confirmed based on pathology. Imaging showed a large mass with large necrotic portions, small cystic portions, calcifications and bone formations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratin-19 / analysis
  • Keratin-7 / analysis
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Staining and Labeling
  • Vimentin / analysis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Keratin-19
  • Keratin-7
  • Vimentin