Carlos Florez-Zorrilla^1,2*, Karina Mendoza-Gallo^2,3 and Josue Olivares-Del Moral^1,2

¹Hepatopancreatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, Hospital Regional Valentín Gómez Farías-ISSSTE, Zapopan, México

*Corresponding Author: Carlos Florez-Zorrilla, Hepatopancreatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, Hospital Regional Valentín Gómez Farías-ISSSTE, Zapopan, México.

Received: July 10, 2023; Published: August 23, 2023

Abstract

Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) is a very rare and uncommon liver malignancy from primary mesenchymal-derived cells. This malignancy is mostly diagnosed in the childhood and being exceptional in adults over 40 years. 5 cases of UESL were collected from 2016 to 2023, the patients were 9 to 65 years old and included 2 children and 3 adults. Tumor size ranged between 17 to 24 cm in diameter and predominantly showed fibrous pseudocapsule, mixoid matrix, spindle and polygonal cells and scarce eosinophilic cytoplasm. 4 patients underwent surgical resection and 1 was considered for chemotherapy. Although UESL has poor prognosis early diagnosis and complete tumor resection are the most important variables for long term survival.

 Keywords: Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma; Liver; Hepatectomy; Pediatric; Adult

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Citation

Citation: Carlos Florez-Zorrilla., et al. “Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver. Clinical Features and Outcomes in 5 Cases of Pediatric and Adult Patients". Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 6.9 (2023): 41-45.

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