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Sambataro D, Bellavia S, Di Mattia P, Centonze D, Emmanuele C, Bonasera A, Caputo G, Quattrocchi AMO, Vinci E, Gebbia V, Valerio MR. Combined Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma of the Liver: Systematic Literature Review Suggests Implementing Biological Characterization to Optimize Therapeutic Strategy. Cancers (Basel) 2025; 17:1074. [PMID: 40227579 PMCID: PMC11988019 DOI: 10.3390/cancers17071074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2025] [Revised: 03/11/2025] [Accepted: 03/19/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine tumors (MINEN) of the liver are exceptionally rare, with limited data available regarding their clinical behavior, pathogenesis, and optimal management. The coexistence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) within the liver presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, identifying cases of primary mixed HCC and NEC in the liver. The search adhered to PRISMA guidelines, and relevant studies were critically analyzed. A total of 45 documented cases were reviewed, focusing on patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes. RESULTS Most patients (90%) were male, with a median age of 66.5 years. Hepatitis B or C infection was present in 74% of cases, and liver cirrhosis was reported in 38%. The combined type was the most frequently observed histological pattern (65%). Treatment modalities varied, including transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), surgery, and systemic therapies. The median overall survival was 10 months, highlighting the aggressive nature of these tumors. CONCLUSIONS Given the rarity and poor prognosis of hepatic MINEN tumors, multidisciplinary management is essential. Advanced molecular profiling may offer insights into tumor biology and potential therapeutic targets. Future research should explore novel systemic therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, to improve patient outcomes.
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- Daniela Sambataro
- Medical Oncology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (A.B.); (G.C.); (A.M.O.Q.); (E.V.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University, 94100 Enna, Italy; (P.D.M.); (V.G.)
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- Pathology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (S.B.); (C.E.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University, 94100 Enna, Italy; (P.D.M.); (V.G.)
- Surgery Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy;
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- Pathology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (S.B.); (C.E.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (A.B.); (G.C.); (A.M.O.Q.); (E.V.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (A.B.); (G.C.); (A.M.O.Q.); (E.V.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy; (A.B.); (G.C.); (A.M.O.Q.); (E.V.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University, 94100 Enna, Italy; (P.D.M.); (V.G.)
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Taki M, Nitta T, Kubo R, Yoshiyama A, Yoshimoto H, Ishii M, Ishibashi T, Takeshita A. A Case of Omental Neuroendocrine Tumor Discovered Incidentally: Case Report. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2025; 13:23247096241299286. [PMID: 40126445 PMCID: PMC11938437 DOI: 10.1177/23247096241299286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 10/17/2024] [Accepted: 10/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2025] Open
Abstract
Neuroendocrine cells are distributed throughout the body's organs, though neuroendocrine neoplasms are primarily documented in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas, with rare occurrences elsewhere. Herein, we report a case of primary neuroendocrine tumor of the omentum (omental NET) that was incidentally detected as an omental mass during preoperative screening for colorectal cancer. The patient, a 66-year-old woman, with abdominal pain and decreased oral intake, leading to a diagnosis of obstructive colorectal cancer with a large, 55 mm, mass around the gastropyloric region, which was discontinuous with the gastrointestinal tract. After the placement of a colonic stent at the site of the ascending colon cancer to decompress the colon, a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was performed, simultaneously excising the mass. Postoperative pathology revealed a neuroendocrine tumor (NET). Subsequent examinations detected no other lesions of suspected primary disease and postoperative somatostatin scintigraphy found no other lesions, establishing a diagnosis of omental NET. The rarity of omental NETs is attributable to the absence of neuroendocrine cells in the omentum. Moreover, solid tumors originating primarily from the omentum are very rare, making preoperative diagnosis difficult; therefore, postoperative pathology should be utilized. We presented a very rare case of omental NET, previously reported only once in the literature, and believe that complete resection with minimal invasiveness should be performed for treatment of this malignancy. In addition, we emphasize the need for continued patient follow-up.
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- Masataka Taki
- Medico Shunju Shiroyama Hospital, Habikino, Osaka, Japan
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- Medico Shunju Shiroyama Hospital, Habikino, Osaka, Japan
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- Medico Shunju Shiroyama Hospital, Habikino, Osaka, Japan
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Gao X, Wang H, Niu Z, Liu M, Kong X, Sun H, Ma C, Zhu H, Lu J, Zhou X. Case report: mixed large-cell neuroendocrine and hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver. Front Oncol 2024; 13:1309798. [PMID: 38264742 PMCID: PMC10803416 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1309798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background Cases of large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) concomitant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are very rare. Based on the microscopic characteristics, mixed HCC-NEC tumors can be divided into collision type and combined type. We report a patient with both collision and combined type HCC-NEC tumor at the same time. Case presentation A 58-year-old man with hepatitis B and cirrhosis was found to have two masses in segment 5 and segment 8 of the liver, respectively. Preoperative imaging diagnosis was primary liver cancer. Indocyanine green retention test (ICG R15) <10% suggested that the patient can tolerate surgery. Partial hepatectomy was performed under the guidance of 3D reconstruction. Postoperative pathology showed that most of the tumors in S5 were large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (90%), and a small part were hepatocellular carcinoma (10%). The tumor in S8 of the liver was diagnosed as HCC combined with immunohistochemistry. After surgery, the patient underwent genetic testing, which indicated mutations in TP53 gene. The test of immune markers of the sample suggest that the patient may benefit little from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The cisplatin and etoposide chemotherapy protocol to the patient following their surgery. Eight month later after the operation, Enhanced CT showed there was no recurrence or metastasis of the tumor. Conclusion The case at hand augments the understanding of HCC-NEC mixed tumors, offering pivotal insights into their precise diagnosis and treatment modalities. Furthermore, we document a favorable prognosis, marked by an absence of recurrence signs thus far-a rarity in comparable instances. This enlightenment stands to facilitate the handling of ensuing cases and enhance patient prognoses.
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- Xin Gao
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Department of Clinical Research, Qilu Synva Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Dezhou, China
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Ahmed Z, Divatia MK, Crumley S, Victor DW, Kodali S. Combined Hepatocellular Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Rare Tumor. ACG Case Rep J 2023; 10:e00931. [PMID: 37434660 PMCID: PMC10332823 DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Neuroendocrine tumors originate from neuroendocrine cells primarily located in the gastrointestinal tract. These tumors often metastasize to the liver. Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinomas are uncommon, and combined hepatocellular neuroendocrine carcinomas are exceedingly rare. There is a lack of data on the management of these rare tumors. Most cases have very poor prognosis secondary to aggressive behavior of the neuroendocrine tumor component. It is important for clinicians to be aware of this rare carcinoma to allow for early diagnosis and optimize potential treatment options.
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- Zunirah Ahmed
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
- Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Houston Methodist Hospital, TX
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
- Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Houston Methodist Hospital, TX
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Mixed Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59020418. [PMID: 36837619 PMCID: PMC9959776 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Mixed hepatocellular carcinoma with neuroendocrine carcinoma (HCC-NEC) is extremely rare, comprising about 0.46% of primary hepatic tumors. A 63-year-old man who was a chronic alcoholic presented with a nine-centimeter-sized hepatic mass. His serum alpha-fetoprotein and protein induced by vitamin K antagonist-II levels were 22,815 ng/mL and 183 mAU/mL, respectively. The patient underwent a right hemihepatectomy, including the middle hepatic vein. The tumor consisted of poorly differentiated HCC (20%) and large- and small-cell-type NEC (80%) components as per the pathological examination. Immunohistochemically chromogranin and synaptophysin were positive in the areas of NEC and negative in the areas of HCC. Adjuvant chemotherapy with a combination of cisplatin and etoposide was administered after surgery. At postoperative 5 months, the patient complained of right flank pain, and CT showed a new mass measuring 7.3 cm in the right adrenal gland. Postoperatively, after 6.5 months, more recurred masses were noted on the posterior aspect of the right kidney and both lungs. Although the regimen was changed from etoposide to irinotecan, additional recurred masses were developed in the liver, lung, and brain. He passed away 12 months after the surgery. After reviewing and analyzing previous literature, the 1 and 2 year overall survival rates are 57.3 and 43.6%, respectively, and the 1 and 2 year disease-free survival rates are 36.2 and 29.0%, respectively. Mixed HCC-NEC is a very rare tumor, and the surgical outcome is poor.
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Fernández-Ferreira R, Romero-López U, Robles-Aviña JA, Rivas-Mendoza UN, González-Camacho C, Valero-Gómez A, Barquet-Mata OA, Reyes-Gabiño A, Tovar-Figueroa KA, Ramírez-Villagrán V. Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma with Metastasis to the Mesentery: A Case Report. Case Rep Oncol 2023; 16:681-697. [PMID: 37933308 PMCID: PMC10625823 DOI: 10.1159/000533199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinomas (PHNECs) are extremely rare, with only about 90 cases having been reported in the English-language literature. Among all neuroendocrine neoplasms, primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are extremely rare, accounting for 0.3% of NETs and 0.28-0.46% of malignant liver tumors. Additionally, primary hepatic NECs occur infrequently. The clinical diagnosis of primary hepatic NEC remains challenging because of its rarity and the lack of information about its characteristic appearance on images. Consequently, pathological examination through the performance of a preoperative liver tumor biopsy is essential for diagnosis. Due to the lack of availability of substantial high-quality data, there is no standard therapy for primary hepatic NEC. We present the first case of PHNEC metastasized to the mesentery reported in the English-language literature.
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- Ricardo Fernández-Ferreira
- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Central South High Specialty Hospital PEMEX, Mexico City, Mexico
- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Faculty of Medicine. University of Veracruz. Minatitlan Campus. Heroica Veracruz, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Central South High Specialty Hospital PEMEX, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Imagenology Department, Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Patology Department, Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Oncology Medicine and Surgical Oncology Department. Tlahuac General Hospital Dr. Matilde Petra Montoya Lafragua, Mexico City, Mexico
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Tanaka H, Sugo H, Iwanaga N, Machida M, Watanobe I, Okubo H, Hotchi S, Ogura K. Mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma in the liver. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2022; 6:e1772. [PMID: 36547520 PMCID: PMC9875614 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is extremely rare, thus radiological features have not been fully clarified. CASE A male patient (age: 70 years) visited our hospital due to a tumor in the liver. Examination using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a tumor (diameter: 5.0 cm) in hepatic segment 5, with early enhancement of the peripheral area and slight internal heterogeneous enhancement in the arterial and delayed phases, respectively. F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/CT revealed intratumoral heterogeneity, characterized by increased uptake (standardized uptake value, 12.10) in the corresponding low-density area detected using enhanced CT relative to the surrounding areas of the tumor. On magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging also showed high intensity in the corresponding low-density area detected using CT. Preoperatively, the patient was diagnosed with HCC and underwent anterior sectionectomy. Pathological findings revealed both HCC and NEC components, and the patient was diagnosed with mixed NEC and HCC. Comparison of component distribution with FDG-PET/CT revealed an increased uptake area was congruent with the NEC component in the tumor. CONCLUSION In this case, the difference in tumor components affected the uptake in FDG-PET/CT. Such heterogeneous uptake with an enhanced spot may be useful for suspecting the presence of mixed NEC and HCC in patients with atypical HCC.
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- Haruka Tanaka
- Department of General SurgeryJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of General SurgeryJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of General SurgeryJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of General SurgeryJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of General SurgeryJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Diagnostic PathologyJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Diagnostic PathologyJuntendo University Nerima HospitalTokyoJapan
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Jeng KS, Huang CC, Chung CS, Chang CF. Liver collision tumor of primary hepatocellular carcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma: A rare case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:13129-13137. [PMID: 36569002 PMCID: PMC9782927 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.13129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can occasionally develop with other non-HCC cell types, either in a combined type or collision type. A collision tumor is defined as two histopathologically distinct tumors of the same organ lacking a clear transition zone. Hepatic collision tumors are rare. Among them, “hepatocellular carcinoma-hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma” (HCC-NEC) collision tumors are especially rare and information about them is rarely published.
CASE SUMMARY A 48-year-old man with typical findings of HCC underwent consecutive therapies, including radiofrequency ablation and embolization prior to resection. Diagnosis of the HCC-NEC collision tumor in the right liver and another HCC in the left liver was established following surgical resection. The patient displayed NEC metastasis following resection and succumbed to septicemia after 2 more rounds of chemotherapy. To our knowledge, this is the 25th reported case of mixed HCC-NEC tumor. The rarity of HCC-NEC collision tumors and the absence of diagnostic criteria make it difficult to differentiate this condition from simple liver tumors, especially in patients with chronic liver disease.
CONCLUSION Our case highlights the difficulty in accurately diagnosing HCC-NEC in the absence of histological evidence. The prognosis is poor for this condition, although ultrasound-guided liver biopsy can be helpful to establish a prompt diagnosis. Further accumulation of such cases could help establish an accurate diagnosis earlier. Early discovery of NEC may allow for better treatment strategies and better prognoses.
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- Kuo-Shyang Jeng
- Department of General Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei 220, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei 220, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei 220, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei 220, Taiwan
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Noh BG, Seo HI, Park YM, Kim S, Hong SB, Lee SJ. Complete resection of large-cell neuroendocrine and hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:8277-8283. [PMID: 36159537 PMCID: PMC9403669 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i23.8277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Combined tumors comprising large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma have been rarely reported in the literature.
CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 73-year-old woman with chronic hepatitis B suspected to have a malignant hepatic mass (segment 3; size, 4.5 cm) and lymph node metastasis based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Despite being Child-Pugh class A, esophageal varices were present. She underwent left lateral sectionectomy and lymph node dissection. Pathological examination revealed a collision tumor consisting of large-cell neuroendocrine (90%) and hepatocellular (10%) carcinomas. The combined carcinoma had metastasized to one of the three lymph nodes excised. The patient recovered without any postoperative complications and was discharged in good condition on postoperative day 13. Adjuvant chemotherapy was not performed. No recurrence occurred during a follow-up period of 24 mo.
CONCLUSION To improve the therapeutic management of combined tumors in the liver, it is necessary to discuss each clinical experience and consider an appropriate method for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment.
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- Byeong Gwan Noh
- Division of HBP Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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Elpek GO. Mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasms of the gastrointestinal system: An update. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:794-810. [PMID: 35317101 PMCID: PMC8900574 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i8.794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasms (MiNENs) of the digestive tract are a rare heterogeneous group of tumors that present many challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Over the years, the diagnostic criteria, classification, and clinical behavior of these tumors have been the subjects of ongoing debate, and the various changes in their nomenclature have strengthened the challenges associated with MiNENs. This review is performed to provide an understanding of the key factors involved in the evolution of the designation of these tumors as MiNEN, highlight the current diagnostic criteria, summarize the latest data on pathogenesis and provide information on available treatments. Moreover, this work seeks to increase the awareness about these rare neoplasms by presenting the clinicopathological features and prognostic factors that play important roles in their behavior and discussing their different regions of origin in the gastrointestinal system (GIS). Currently, the MiNEN category also includes tumors in the GIS with a nonneuroendocrine component and epithelial tumors other than adenocarcinoma, depending on the organ of origin. Diagnosis is based on the presence of both morphological components in more than 30% of the tumor. However, this value needs to be reconfirmed with further studies and may be a limiting factor in the diagnosis of MiNEN by biopsy. Furthermore, available clinicopathological data suggest that the inclusion of amphicrine tumors in the definition of MiNEN is not supportive and warrants further investigation. The diagnosis of these tumors is not solely based on immunohistochemical findings. They are not hybrid tumors and both components can act independently; thus, careful grading of each component separately is required. In addition to parameters such as the metastatic state of the tumor at the time of diagnosis and the feasibility of surgical resection, the aggressive potential of both components has paramount importance in the choice of treatment. Regardless of the organ of origin within the GIS, almost MiNENs are tumors with poor prognosis and are frequently encountered in the elderly and men. They are most frequently reported in the colorectum, where data from molecular studies indicate a monoclonal origin; however, further studies are required to provide additional support for this origin.
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Seki Y, Sakata H, Uekusa T, Momose H, Yoneyama S, Hidemura A, Tajima Y, Suzuki H, Ishimaru M. Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma diagnosed by needle biopsy: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2021; 7:236. [PMID: 34727269 PMCID: PMC8563892 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-021-01315-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are extremely rare. The rate of recurrence after resection is extremely high, and the prognosis is poor. It is debatable whether chemotherapy or surgical resection is the optimal initial treatment for primary hepatic NECs. Therefore, selecting an appropriate therapeutic approach for patients with primary hepatic NECs remains clinically challenging. We present a case of primary hepatic NEC in a patient who developed recurrence after undergoing surgical resection. Case presentation A 78-year-old man with bone metastases of prostate cancer was referred to our department because of a solitary 66-mm tumor in the left lateral segment of the liver, which was detected on annual follow-up by computed tomography after prostate resection. A biopsy and preoperative diagnostic workup identified the lesion as a primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma; therefore, left lateral segmentectomy was performed. Immunohistochemically, the tumor was positive for chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and CD 56, and the Ki-67 index was 40%. This neuroendocrine carcinoma was classified as a large cell type. Adjuvant chemotherapy with carboplatin + etoposide was initially administered a month after surgery. However, lymph node recurrence occurred 4 months after surgery, and the patient died of systemic metastases 15 months after surgical resection. Conclusions Due to the lack of availability of abundant quantities of relevant, high-quality data, there is no standard therapy for primary hepatic NECs. Selecting the most appropriate treatment for patients depending on several factors, such as the stage and differentiation of a tumor and a patient’s performance status and clinical course, is consequently preferred. More cases need to be studied to establish the best treatment strategy for primary hepatic NEC.
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- Yusuke Seki
- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka City, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, 1-1 Kizukisumiyoshicho, Nakahara-ku, Kanagawa, 211-8510, Japan
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Khanam R, Pachika PS, Arya P, Bierenbaum J, Kane K, Saha P. "A Tale of 2 Demons"-Concomitant Presence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Primary Neuroendocrine Tumor of Liver: A Case Report and Review of Literatures. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2021; 9:23247096211043397. [PMID: 34472368 PMCID: PMC8419549 DOI: 10.1177/23247096211043397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Neuroendocrine tumors usually originate from the neuroendocrine cells of gastrointestinal tract and their presence in the liver is mostly in the form of metastases. A primary neuroendocrine tumor in the liver concomitantly with hepatocellular carcinoma is an infrequent phenomenon. We present a 66-year-old woman with a remote history of breast cancer coming with postprandial fullness, later found to have multiple liver masses. After a thorough investigation, she was found to have a combined type of hepatocellular and primary neuroendocrine tumor of liver with pulmonary metastases. She was not a surgical candidate due to distant metastases. She was treated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies but continued to deteriorate clinically, and finally succumbed to her illness. The presence of this combined type of tumor in our patient is unique in many different ways: It is extremely rare, she did not have any risk factors for liver cancer, no genetic mutation till date could tie all these cancers (breast cancer, neuroendocrine tumor, and hepatocellular carcinoma) together, and not a lot of literatures/studies performed on this illness.
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA, USA
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- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, McKeesport, PA, USA
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Lan J, Guo D, Qin X, Chen B, Liu Q. Mixed Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review. Front Surg 2021; 8:678853. [PMID: 34336917 PMCID: PMC8316597 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.678853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Neuroendocrine tumors are heterogeneous malignancies that originate from the neuroendocrine system. Previous studies show that this cancer type mainly localizes in the gastrointestinal tract and often metastasizes to the liver. Primary liver neuroendocrine tumors are very rare and primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNET) with concurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only few PHNET cases have been identified, making their diagnosis difficult. Here, we report the biggest ever reported and “deceiving” lesion of a mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasm in the liver, aiming to raise awareness and improve treatment of the disease. Case Presentation: Here, we report a preoperative misdiagnosed case that presented with hepatocellular carcinoma clinical features and no extrahepatic tumors. Postoperative pathology confirmed that it was a mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasm. The patient was then referred for etoposide and cisplatin-based chemotherapy. No disease recurrence was observed at the 6-month follow-up. Conclusion: We report a very rare and easily misdiagnosed case and we speculate that there were “undifferentiated cells” undergoing neuroendocrine and hepatocellular carcinoma differentiation, during which some hepatocellular carcinoma cells express neuroendocrine features. We recommend proper surgery and postoperative platinum-based chemotherapy in the management of this disease.
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- Jianwei Lan
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Dimopoulos YP, Winslow ER, He AR, Ozdemirli M. Hepatocellular carcinoma with biliary and neuroendocrine differentiation: A case report. World J Clin Oncol 2021; 12:262-271. [PMID: 33959479 PMCID: PMC8085510 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i4.262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver tumors with dual differentiations [combined hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma] are common. However, liver tumors that exhibit hepatocellular, biliary, and neuroendocrine differentiation are exceedingly rare, with only three previous case reports in the literature.
CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old female with a previous history of hepatitis C and a distant history of low grade, well-differentiated rectal neuroendocrine tumor was found to have two liver lesions in segment 4 and segment 7 on imaging. Serum alpha-fetoprotein and chromogranin A were elevated. Biopsy of the larger lesion in segment 4 revealed a high-grade tumor, with morphologic and immunohistochemical features of a neuroendocrine tumor. Given the previous history of rectal neuroendocrine tumor, imaging investigation, serologic markers, and biopsy findings, metastatic neuroendocrine tumor was considered. Subsequent regional resection of these hepatic lesions revealed the segment 4 lesion to be a HCC with additional biliary and neuroendocrine differentiation and the segment 7 lesion to be a cholangiocarcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation. Follow-up of the patient revealed disease recurrence in the dome of the liver and metastasis in retro-pancreatic lymph nodes. The patient eventually expired due to complications of chemotherapy.
CONCLUSION HCC cases with additional biliary and neuroendocrine differentiation are exceedingly rare, posing a diagnostic challenge for clinicians and pathologists.
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- Yiannis Petros Dimopoulos
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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- Medstar Center for Liver and Pancreas Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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Nakano A, Hirabayashi K, Yamamuro H, Mashiko T, Masuoka Y, Yamamoto S, Ozawa S, Nakagohri T. Combined primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma: case report and literature review. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:78. [PMID: 33726764 PMCID: PMC7968236 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02187-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can grow in a mosaic pattern, often combined with various non-hepatocellular cells. However, HCC combined with a neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) component is rarely reported, and its clinical features, origin, diagnosis, and behavior have not been established. In the literature, mixed HCC–NEC tumors are categorized as either collision type or combined type, depending on their microscopic features. Here, we report a patient with a combined-type HCC–NEC tumor. Case presentation An asymptomatic 84-year-old woman was found to have a solid mass in the right lobe of the liver. Laboratory and radiologic examinations showed typical findings of HCC, including arterial-phase enhancement, and portal- and delay-phase washout. She was treated by partial laparoscopic hepatectomy of segment 5. Pathological examination showed that the tumor was predominantly HCC, partly admixed with an NEC component. A transitional zone between the HCC and NEC tissues was also observed. The tumor was finally diagnosed as a combined-type primary mixed NEC–HCC tumor. After the preoperative diagnosis, the patient underwent somatostatin receptor scintigraphy to detect the primary NEC lesion, but no accumulation was found in any other part of her body. She has been free of recurrence for 9 months since the surgery. Conclusion Mixed HCC–NEC tumors are extremely rare, and correct diagnosis requires multidisciplinary collaboration. The accumulation of further cases is needed to help understand the exact pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
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- Akira Nakano
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Tokai University Hospital, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1143, Japan
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Mixed hepatocellular carcinoma-neuroendocrine carcinoma—A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CANCER: CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpccr.2020.100020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Uccella S, La Rosa S. Looking into digestive mixed neuroendocrine - nonneuroendocrine neoplasms: subtypes, prognosis, and predictive factors. Histopathology 2020; 77:700-717. [PMID: 32538468 DOI: 10.1111/his.14178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mixed neuroendocrine - nonneuroendocrine neoplasms (MiNENs) of the digestive system represent a challenge for both pathologists and clinicians. Their nomenclature has changed several times, and their diagnostic criteria, classification and clinical behaviour have been matter of debate over the years. Although several attempts have been made to elucidate the pathogenesis and biology of MiNENs, some issues remain open. This review will provide: a historical background that helps in understanding the evolution of the concept and nomenclature of mixed neoplasms; a revision of the knowledge on this topic, including molecular aspects, to give the reader a comprehensive and practical overview on this challenging field of pathology; a focus on the diagnostic criteria and on the determination of prognostic and predictive factors; and a description of the different tumour types in the different sites of origin.
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- Silvia Uccella
- Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Mao JX, Teng F, Sun KY, Liu C, Ding GS, Guo WY. Two-in-one: A pooled analysis of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma combined/collided with hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2020; 19:399-403. [PMID: 32359724 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2020.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Jia-Xi Mao
- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China.
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Xin Q, Lv R, Lou C, Ma Z, Liu GQ, Zhang Q, Yu HB, Zhang CS. Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma coexisting with distal cholangiocarcinoma: A case report and review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20854. [PMID: 32590784 PMCID: PMC7328923 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinomas, whose prognostic mechanisms remain unclear, are rare, coexistence of neuroendocrine carcinomas and other tumors is rarer. In this report, we describe a unique case of coexistence between primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma and a distal cholangiocarcinoma in the pancreas. PATIENT CONCERNS A 64-year-old woman with a history of diabetes, but none of hepatitis, was admitted to hospital because of intermittent epigastric distension and pain discomfort for more than 1 month aggravated 1 day. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the upper abdomen and abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a thickening of the bile duct wall in the middle and lower segment of common bile duct and the corresponding lumen is narrow and low-density tumors with ring enhancement (1.83 cm × 1.9 cm) in lobi hepatis dexte. DIAGNOSIS Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the liver was diagnosed to be coexisting with a distal cholangiocarcinoma, which had invaded the pancreas. Immunohistochemical examination revealed that the neoplastic cells strongly expressed chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and CD56 proteins. The tumor cells did not express HepPar-1, glypican-3, S-100, CK7, and CK19 in the liver tumor. A distal bile duct in pancreatic tissues shows the characteristics of typical bile duct carcinoma, as an invasion of carcinoma is also seen in the pancreatic tissues. Gastrointestinal endoscopy, chest and abdominal CT, abdominal MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT were used to exclude metastatic neuroendocrine tumors of the liver. INTERVENTIONS Resection of the pancreas-duodenum, the right anterior lobe of the liver, and regional lymph nodes was performed in patients. OUTCOMES The patient had survived for 5 months after the operation. CONCLUSION A unique case of a coexistence of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma and a distal cholangiocarcinoma, which had invaded the pancreas. No treatment guidelines are established for the treatment of the unique case.
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- Qi Xin
- Department of Pathology, Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin third central hospital, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
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- Department of Pathology, Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
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- Department of Pathology, Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
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- Department of Pathology, Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
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- Kidney Disease and Blood Purification Treatment Department, the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pathology, Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Third Central Hospital affiliated to Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases
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Yılmaz DB, Bayramoğlu Z, Ünay G, Ayık E, Başsorgun Cİ, Elpek GÖ. Incidental Collision Tumor of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2018; 6:339-344. [PMID: 30271748 PMCID: PMC6160311 DOI: 10.14218/jcth.2017.00076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The composite tumors of the liver are very rare, including the coexistence of HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) with NEC (neuroendocrine carcinoma). The rare occurrence of these tumors necessitates more reported cases in order to fully understand their clinical characteristics, behaviors and treatments. Herein is described an incidental collision tumor of HCC-NEC, along with a review of the literature focusing on their clinicopathological findings and prognosis. The tumor presented here was found incidentally in the hepatectomy specimen of a 56-year-old man who had undergone liver transplantation for rapidly progressive liver failure because of alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Imaging and laboratory examinations did not demonstrate tumor-related findings. During macroscopic examination, two sharply defined and distinctive areas (1.7 cm and 0.6 cm dimension respectively) were detected among the cirrhotic nodules. The characteristic histopathological features and immunohistochemical findings allowed a diagnosis of HCC-NEC to be made. There was no evidence of recurrence and metastasis after 10 months following surgery. The present case and review revealed that these tumors are frequently found in older ages and males. Although serum markers are valuable in the discrimination of malignant tumors, their absence cannot completely rule out composite HCC-NEC. Diagnosis requires a comprehensive histopathological evaluation together with immunohistochemistry. The NEC component might influence the treatment strategy and eventually the outcome of the patient. In conclusion, the rare occurrence of HCC-NEC and the lack of diagnostic clinical signs and symptoms do not exclude their consideration in the differential diagnosis of liver tumors, especially in patients with the chronic liver disease.
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- Düriye Betül Yılmaz
- Department of Pathology, Akdeniz University Medical School, Konyaalti/Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Akdeniz University Medical School, Konyaalti/Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Akdeniz University Medical School, Konyaalti/Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Akdeniz University Medical School, Konyaalti/Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Akdeniz University Medical School, Konyaalti/Antalya, Turkey
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PHNENs) represent a kind of rare liver tumor and its clinical features and prognosis remain unclear. This study aims to reveal the long-term therapeutic outcome of PHNEN and to present its prognostic feature.A retrospective designed, single-center study containing 22 patients with PHNENs receiving surgical resections was done. Clinical data were reviewed and long-term follow-up was updated. Survival analysis was tried to find the prognostic factors.Nine patients recurred (recurrence rate = 40.9%) and 6 patients died on the disease. The actual 1-, 3-, and 5-year recurrence-free survival rate were 86.4%, 63.6%, and 52.9%, respectively. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival rate were 95.5%, 81.8%, and 64.7%, respectively. Median overall survival for group G1, G2, and G3 were 69, 67, and 42 months, respectively.Patients with PHNEN can have a long survival after radical surgical resection, especially when the tumor proliferative grade exhibits lower (G1/2).
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- Department of Pathology, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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Kwon HJ, Kim JW, Kim H, Choi Y, Ahn S. Combined Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma with Ectopic Secretion of Parathyroid Hormone: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Pathol Transl Med 2018; 52:232-237. [PMID: 29794961 PMCID: PMC6056365 DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2018.05.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Primary combined hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare entity, and so is hypercalcemia due to ectopic parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion by tumor. A 44-year old man with hepatitis B virus associated chronic liver disease presented with a hepatic mass. Hemihepatectomy discovered the mass as combined HCC and poorly differentiated cholangiocarcinoma. During adjuvant chemoradiation therapy, he presented with nausea, and multiple systemic metastases were found. Laboratory tests revealed hypercalcemia with markedly elevated PTH and neuron specific enolase. Parathyroid scan showed normal uptake in parathyroid glands, suggestive of ectopic PTH secretion. Subsequently, immunohistochemistry of neuroendocrine marker was performed on the primary lesion, and confirmed the neuroendocrine differentiation in non-HCC component. The patient died 71 days after surgery. This report may suggest the possibility of ectopic PTH secretion by neuroendocrine carcinoma of hepatic origin causing hypercalcemia. Caution for neuroendocrine differentiation should be exercised when diagnosing poorly differentiated HCC.
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- Hyun Jung Kwon
- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Nakatake R, Ishizaki M, Matui K, Yanagimoto H, Inoue K, Kaibori M, Kawaguchi Y, Kon M. Combination therapies for primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2017; 3:102. [PMID: 28895097 PMCID: PMC5593802 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-017-0378-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinomas are extremely rare. Because of the rarity of PHNEC, its clinical features and treatment outcomes are not well understood. A proper diagnosis and the correct therapeutic approach therefore remain clinically challenging. Case presentation A 67-year-old man was admitted to our department because of a liver tumor. Computed tomography revealed a single liver tumor 50 mm in diameter and located in the S3 region. Biopsy and imaging findings resulted in a diagnosis of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. Left lateral segmentectomy was performed. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for synaptophysin, chromogranin A, and CD56. Ki-67 was positive in > 90% of the tumor cells. The final diagnosis was primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. The patient suffered two episodes of lymph node recurrence. Nonetheless, the tumor was excised to prolong survival. Thus, after lymphadenectomy, he received adjuvant chemotherapy for 6 months. Two years after surgery, the patient remains alive and in good general condition. Conclusions In most cases, primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma, while extremely rare, has a poor prognosis. At present, surgical resection is a priority for curative treatment, but in patients with recurrence, combined therapies are recommended.
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- Richi Nakatake
- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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Liu YJ, Ng KF, Huang SC, Wu RC, Chen TC. Composite hepatocellular carcinoma and small cell carcinoma with early nodal metastasis: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7868. [PMID: 28834900 PMCID: PMC5572022 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is known to grow in a mosaic pattern, and it can sometimes be combined with non-hepatocellular cells. Despites the variety of combination, HCC with a significant neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) component remains very rare. Most of the reported cases were treated as conventional HCC with a relatively poor prognosis. Early diagnosis may lead to a better treatment modality. Here, we report a case of composite HCC and small cell carcinoma (SCC) with nodal metastasis of the SCC component alone. PATIENT CONCERNS A 65-year-old man with chronic viral hepatitis C presented with abdominal discomfort for 2 months. Computed tomography and angiography of the liver showed a 4.3 cm hypervascular tumor in segment 4 and enlargement of the perihilar and paracaval lymph nodes. INTERVENTIONS Extended left lobectomy and regional lymph node dissection were performed. DIAGNOSIS The hepatic tumor was heterogeneous with two distinct gross components. The green part showed a grade III hepatocellular carcinoma with an immunoreaction to Hep Par 1, glypican 3 and α-fetoprotein, whereas the white part exhibited a small cell carcinoma, as evidenced by expressions of chromogranin A and synaptophysin. The lymph node was metastasized by the SCC component. The SCC part was also positive for vimentin with perivascular accentuation. ß-catenin immunostain showed reduced membranous expression in the SCC component, as compared to HCC. OUTCOMES The patient expired 39 days after the surgical intervention. LESSONS Clinicians should be highly alert to a composite hepatic tumor, especially in dealing with a small heterogeneous tumor (< 5 cm) with early lymph node metastasis.
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- Yu-Jen Liu
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan
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- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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DeLuzio M, Barbieri A, Israel G, Emre S. Two Cases of Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumors and a Review of the Current Literature. Ann Hepatol 2017; 16:621-629. [PMID: 28611270 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0010.0313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Neuroendocrine tumors comprise approximately 1-2% of all gastrointestinal tumors, and while the liver is the most common site for metastasis of these tumors, primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors are very rare entities. Since first being reported in 1958, there have been less than 150 cases reported in the literature. Because of the infrequent occurrence of these tumors, the pool of data available for analysis regarding these tumors is small. As such, the medical community must rely on the publication of case report data to further enlarge this data pool, with the hopes of eventually having enough data to draw meaningful, statistically significant conclusions with regard to diagnosis and management of these rare tumors. We have encountered two patients at our institution within the last year with primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors. We present their cases in this manuscript in an effort to contribute to the available data on the disease. We also provide a concise review of the literature available to date regarding primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors.
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- Matthew DeLuzio
- Department of Surgery. Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Pathology. Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Radiology. Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Transplantation and Immunology. Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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Yun EY, Kim TH, Lee SS, Kim HJ, Kim HJ, Jung WT, Lee OJ, Song DH. [A Case of Composite Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis Caused by Chronic Hepatitis B]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2017; 68:109-13. [PMID: 27554219 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2016.68.2.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (PHNEC) is rare and its origin is not clearly understood. The coexistence of PHNEC and hepaotcellular carcinoma has been reported in only a few cases. We report a rare case of combined PHNEC and hepaotcellular carcinoma in a patient with liver cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis B that resulted in aggressive behavior and poor prognosis.
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- Eun Young Yun
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.,Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.,Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.,Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.,Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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Maeda T, Kayashima H, Imai D, Takeishi K, Harada N, Tsujita E, Matsuyama A, Tsutsui S, Matsuda H. Undifferentiated carcinoma of the liver: a case report with immunohistochemical analysis. Surg Case Rep 2017; 3:12. [PMID: 28074442 PMCID: PMC5225379 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-017-0288-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Undifferentiated carcinoma (UC) of the liver is extremely rare, and its clinicopathological characteristics have not been fully elucidated. Case presentation The present study reports the case of a 56-year-old male with UC of the liver. At 16 days post-admission, the patient suddenly succumbed due to intra-abdominal bleeding resulting from a ruptured liver. Macroscopic examination revealed that the hepatic parenchyma was almost completely replaced by innumerable minute nodules. Microscopically, the tumor demonstrated a diffuse proliferation of anaplastic cells that were positive for epithelial membrane antigen and neuron-specific enolase, suggesting neuroendocrine differentiation. Grimelius and Fontana-Masson staining were negative. Neuroendocrine markers were also negative, including chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and S-100 protein. Cytokeratin markers and mesenchymal markers were all negative. Tumor markers, such as α-fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigen, were also negative. Conclusions Although larger studies involving more patients are required to establish a therapeutic strategy, appropriate chemotherapy following an early diagnosis may be important to UC of the liver because the tumor behaves in an aggressive way.
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- Takashi Maeda
- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, 1-9-6 Senda-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8619, Japan
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La Rosa S, Sessa F, Uccella S. Mixed Neuroendocrine-Nonneuroendocrine Neoplasms (MiNENs): Unifying the Concept of a Heterogeneous Group of Neoplasms. Endocr Pathol 2016; 27:284-311. [PMID: 27169712 DOI: 10.1007/s12022-016-9432-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The wide application of immunohistochemistry to the study of tumors has led to the recognition that epithelial neoplasms composed of both a neuroendocrine and nonneuroendocrine component are not as rare as traditionally believed. It has been recommended that mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine epithelial neoplasms are classified as only those in which either component represents at least 30 % of the lesion but this cutoff has not been universally accepted. Moreover, since their pathogenetic and clinical features are still unclear, mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine epithelial neoplasms are not included as a separate clinicopathological entity in most WHO classifications, although they have been observed in virtually all organs. In the WHO classification of digestive tumors, mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm is considered a specific type and is defined as mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma, a definition that has not been accepted for other organs. In fact, this term does not adequately convey the morphological and biological heterogeneity of digestive mixed neoplasms and has created some misunderstanding among both pathologists and clinicians. In the present study, we have reviewed the literature on mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine epithelial neoplasms reported in the pituitary, thyroid, nasal cavity, larynx, lung, digestive system, urinary system, male and female genital organs, and skin to give the reader an overview of the most important clinicopathological features and morphological criteria for diagnosing each entity. We also propose to use the term "mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNEN)" to define and to unify the concept of this heterogeneous group of neoplasms, which show different characteristics mainly depending on the type of neuroendocrine and nonneuroendocrine components.
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- Stefano La Rosa
- Department of Pathology, Ospedale di Circolo, viale Borri 57, 21100, Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Nomura Y, Nakashima O, Akiba J, Ogasawara S, Fukutomi S, Yamaguchi R, Kusano H, Kage M, Okuda K, Yano H. Clinicopathological features of neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation occurring in the liver. J Clin Pathol 2016; 70:563-570. [PMID: 27881473 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2016-203941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We investigated the clinicopathological features of hepatic neuroendocrine tumours (NET) and neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), which remain largely unknown. MATERIAL AND METHODS We examined 1235 tumours from 1048 patients who had undergone curative hepatectomy for liver neoplasms at Kurume University Hospital. Pathological diagnoses were based on the 2010 WHO Classification of Tumours of the Digestive System. We performed immunostaining for hepatocyte markers (eg, hepatocyte paraffin (HepPar)-1), neuroendocrine markers (eg, chromogranin A (CGA)) and the proliferation marker (Ki-67). RESULTS There were four cases of NET G2 (0.38%) and five of hepatic malignant tumours with an NEC component (HNEC) (0.48%). HNEC cases were classified into three types, that is, transitional, intermediate and separate types, according to their histological and immunohistochemical features. In the former two types, the NEC component intermingled with the moderately to poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) component or intermediate component consisting of tumour cells showing the colocalisation of CGA and HepPar-1. In the separate type, the NEC and poorly differentiated HCC components were present separately, whereas the sarcomatous HCC component was detected in the vicinity of the NEC component. Ki-67 labelling indices of the NET G2, HCC and NEC components of HNEC were 6.8%, 14.9% and 58.9%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Primary hepatic NET and NEC are very rare tumours. The NEC component in HNEC showed high proliferative activity and influenced patient prognoses.
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- Yoriko Nomura
- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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Choi GH, Ann SY, Lee SI, Kim SB, Song IH. Collision tumor of hepatocellular carcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma involving the liver: Case report and review of the literature. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:9229-9234. [PMID: 27895410 PMCID: PMC5107604 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i41.9229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) with concurrent occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of the liver is very rare. Only 8 cases have been reported in the literature. Concurrent occurrence of HCC and NEC in the liver is classified as combined type or collision type by histological distributional patterns; only 2 cases have been reported. Herein, we report a case of collision type concurrent occurrence of HCC and NEC, in which primary hepatic NEC was in only a small portion of the nodule, which is different from the 2 previously reported cases. A 72-year-old male with chronic hepatitis C was admitted to our hospital for a hepatic mass detected by liver computed tomography (CT) at another clinic. Because the nodule was in hepatic segment 3 and had proper radiologic findings for diagnosis of HCC, including enhancement in the arterial phase and wash-out in the portal and delay phases, the patient was treated with laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy. The pathology demonstrated that the nodule was 2.5 cm and was moderately differentiated HCC. However, a 3 mm-sized focal neuroendocrine carcinoma was also detected on the capsule of the nodule. The tumor was concluded to be a collision type with HCC and primary hepatic NEC. After the surgery, for follow-up, the patient underwent a liver CT every 3 mo. Five multiple nodules were found in the right hepatic lobe on the follow-up liver CT 6 mo post-operatively. As the features of the nodules in the liver CT and MRI were different from that of HCC, a liver biopsy was performed. Intrahepatic recurrent NEC was proven after the liver biopsy, which showed the same pathologic features with the specimen obtained 6 mo ago. Palliative chemotherapy with a combination of etoposide and cisplatin has been administered for 4 months, showing partial response.
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Baker E, Jacobs C, Martinie J, Iannitti DA, Vrochides D, Swan RZ. Mixed Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Liver. Am Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481608201130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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We present the case of a 76-year-old male found to have a large tumor involving the left lateral lobe of the liver, presumed to be hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). After resection, pathologic features demonstrated both high-grade HCC and high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). Areas of NEC stained strongly for synaptophysin, which was not present in HCC component. The HCC component stained strongly for Hep-Par 1, which was not present in the NEC component. The patient underwent genetic analysis for biomarkers common to both tumor cell types. Both tumor components contained gene mutations in CTNNB1 gene (S33F located in exon 3). They also shared mutations in PD-1, PGP, and SMO. Mixed HCC/NEC tumors have been rarely reported in the literature with generally poor outcomes. This patient has been referred for adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy; genetic biomarker analysis may provide some insight to guide targeted chemotherapy.
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- Erin Baker
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Nishino H, Hatano E, Seo S, Shibuya S, Anazawa T, Iida T, Masui T, Taura K, Haga H, Uemoto S. Histological features of mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma in the liver: a case report and literature review. Clin J Gastroenterol 2016; 9:272-9. [PMID: 27384317 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-016-0669-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is rare, and its origin, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment have not been clarified. Primary mixed NEC and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is even rarer and is divided into either combined type or collision type. We report a patient with the combined type of mixed NEC and HCC. A 72-year-old male was diagnosed with HCC and underwent hepatectomy because of the presence of two tumors in his liver. Histological examination demonstrated that one of the tumors had both NEC and HCC components. The transitional zone was noted in the immunohistological examination, and the tumor was determined to be the combined type of primary mixed NEC and HCC. This was the first description of an HCC component being found in an NEC-dominant area in a primary mixed NEC and HCC tumor. Three weeks after hepatectomy, an abdominal computed tomography scan showed extensive regional and para-aortic lymphadenopathy, and early relapse was suspected in the patient. The patient died 3 months after the operation despite treatment with combination chemotherapy. This report describes an unfavorable case and summarizes all the primary mixed NEC and HCC tumor cases that have been previously reported.
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/surgery
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/pathology
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/surgery
- Hepatectomy/methods
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
- Liver Neoplasms/pathology
- Liver Neoplasms/surgery
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/diagnostic imaging
- Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/pathology
- Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/surgery
- Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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- Hiroto Nishino
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma with a cholangiocellular carcinoma component in one nodule. Clin J Gastroenterol 2014; 7:449-54. [PMID: 26184027 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-014-0521-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Primary neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) in the liver are very rare; however, several reports have described cases of a primary hepatic NEC combined with a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We present the first report of a primary hepatic NEC with a cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC) component in one nodule in a patient with a metachronous liver HCC. A 73-year old man who had received partial hepatectomy surgery because of a primary HCC and a primary CCC two years prior was diagnosed with a primary hepatic NEC after surgical treatment. Histological analysis of the resected tumor revealed that the tumor consisted of a predominant NEC area with a partial CCC component in one nodule and that the NEC cells were negative for markers of pancreatic NEC. Neoplastic cells in both the NEC and CCC component focally expressed CD44, a representative marker for cancer-initiating cells, and the CD44-positive cells in the NEC component were seen in the vicinity of those in the CCC component of one nodule. This case report provides suggestive information for the origin of primary hepatic NECs.
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Terada T. Primary small cell carcinoma of the liver: a case report with immunohistochemical studies. J Gastrointest Cancer 2014; 45 Suppl 1:115-9. [PMID: 24563190 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-014-9588-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Tadashi Terada
- Department of Pathology, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital, Miyakami 1231, Shimizu-Ku, Shizuoka, 424-8636, Japan,
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Chen Z, Xiao HE, Ramchandra P, Huang HJ. Imaging and pathological features of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma: An analysis of nine cases and review of the literature. Oncol Lett 2014; 7:956-962. [PMID: 24944650 PMCID: PMC3961293 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2014.1844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to analyze the imaging features and pathological basis of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (PHNEC). A retrospective analysis of the imaging and pathological features of nine PHNEC cases was carried out at The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University (Changsha, China). The nine patients were subjected to dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scanning of the liver and pathological diagnosis of the tissue samples. In addition, two patients were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). CT scanning revealed the presence of single or multiple masses in the liver with a maximum diameter of 1–10 cm. These hepatic masses were of low density as showed by plain CT. These masses showed uneven or annular enhancement at their margins in the arterial phase. The venous portal phase showed consistent or declined enhancement and the delayed phase showed light enhancement in these masses. In addition, multiple intrahepatic nodules with long T1 and T2 signal intensities and obvious enhancement were observed by MRI in one patient, while intrahepatic lesions with moderate length T2 signal intensities and light enhancement not visible on the T1 image were observed in another patient. Pathological analysis revealed that the tumor cells exhibited morphological diversity. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that the tumor cells were chromogranin A- and synaptophysin-positive, and carcinoembryonic antigen-, hepatocytic antigen- and α-fetoprotein-negative. Imaging methods, including CT and MRI, are useful for the diagnosis of PHNEC; however, pathological examination is required for a final, definite diagnosis.
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- Zhu Chen
- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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Aboelenen A, El-Hawary AK, Megahed N, Zalata KR, El-Salk EM, Fattah MA, Sorogy ME, Shehta A. Right hepatectomy for combined primary neuroendocrine and hepatocellular carcinoma. A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2013; 5:26-29. [PMID: 24394859 PMCID: PMC3907205 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 10/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cases of primary neuroendocrine tumors in the liver combined with hepatocellular carcinoma are scarce. Such cases could present either as combined-type tumor or collision type. PRESENTATION OF CASE A 51-year-old man presented with a mass in the right hemiliver. Serum level of alpha-fetoprotein was slightly elevated (2.3ng/ml), with normal CA19-9 and CA125. The patient underwent right hepatectomy. The resected specimen showed a well-defined and heterogeneous gray-white to brown friable tumor, 20cm in diameter. Microscopically, the tumor consisted predominantly of monotonous small- to medium-sized neoplastic cells arranged in trabeculea separated by sinusoidal spaces. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were strongly positive for synaptophysin and focally positive for chromogranin-A. Interestingly, the tumor cells showed patchy positive coarse granular staining of HerPar-1 involving about 1% of the tumor cells. Glypican-3 staining was negative. These immunohistochemical findings supported the diagnosis of combined high grade neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. DISCUSSION Cases of primary neuroendocrine tumors in the liver combined 82 with hepatocellular carcinoma are scarce. The uniqueness of this case lies in the fact that the neuroendocrine carcinoma component comprised more than 99% of the tumor area, and the minor hepatocellular carcinoma component was detected only by the immunohistochemical staining for HepPar-1. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of combined neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma in Egypt.
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- Ahmed Aboelenen
- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Egypt
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Fragulidis GP, Chondrogiannis K, Vezakis A, Melemeni A, Kondi-Pafiti A, Primetis E, Polydorou A, Voros DC. Neuroendocrine differentiation in embryonal type hepatoblastoma. Hepatol Res 2013; 43:320-6. [PMID: 23437913 DOI: 10.1111/j.1872-034x.2012.01070.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hepatoblastoma, a malignant tumor which arises occasionally in older children but very rarely in adults, exhibits divergent differentiation with embryonal cells, fetal hepatocytes and immature elements. This report describes an embryonal type hepatoblastoma with neuroendocrine differentiation in a 16-year-old patient, which was diagnosed postoperatively. Clinical and radiologic work-up failed to reveal a primary gastrointestinal malignancy and no primary lesions were detected in any other organ. This feature of hepatoblastoma is considered to be a multidirectional differentiation of the small epithelial or stem cells of the liver. At 2-year follow up, the patient remains symptom-free, with normal laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies, and no recurrent or metastatic disease identified.
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- Georgios P Fragulidis
- 2nd Department of Surgery 1st Department of Anesthesia Department of Pathology Department of Radiology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Kim JM, Kim SY, Kwon CHD, Joh JW, Park JB, Lee JH, Kim SJ, Park CK. Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. KOREAN JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SURGERY 2013; 17:34-7. [PMID: 26155210 PMCID: PMC4304509 DOI: 10.14701/kjhbps.2013.17.1.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2012] [Revised: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A 67-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital under suspicion of a hepatic tumor, which had been previously diagnosed to be an adenocarcinoma by fine needle aspiration. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large tumor measuring 9 cm in diameter in Couinaud's hepatic segments 4, 5, and 8. We diagnosed the patient to have primary liver cancer, and suspected intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma preoperatively. We performed a central hepatectomy. According to the immunohistochemical findings of the resected specimen, the tumor was diagnosed to be a primary neuroendocrine carcinoma in the liver. The patient is presently alive without recurrence at 3 months after hepatic resection.
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- Jong Man Kim
- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Nakanishi C, Sato K, Ito Y, Abe T, Akada T, Muto R, Sakashita K, Konno T, Kato H, Satomi S. Combined hepatocellular carcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma with sarcomatous change of the liver after transarterial chemoembolization. Hepatol Res 2012; 42:1141-5. [PMID: 23094854 DOI: 10.1111/j.1872-034x.2012.01017.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma is rare and its origin is not clearly understood. An admixture of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and neuroendocrine carcinoma is particularly rare. Here, we report a patient with an extremely rare combination of HCC and neuroendocrine carcinoma of the liver. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in which the carcinoma showed sarcomatous change. The patient was a 76-year-old man who had received outpatient treatment for chronic hepatitis C. On abdominal computed tomography (CT), the hepatic tumor was enhanced in the arterial phase but its density was lower than that of normal liver in the portal phases. His serum α-fetoprotein (AFP) level was very high. Therefore, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) was performed based on the diagnosis of HCC. Ten months after TACE, his serum AFP level had increased to the level measured before TACE. Partial hepatectomy was performed because CT revealed poor enhancement of the recurrent tumor. Histopathologically, the tumor consisted of two distinct components: moderately differentiated HCC was intermingled with a neuroendocrine carcinoma, which was accompanied by sarcomatous changes. Immunohistochemically, the neuroendocrine carcinoma cells were positive for CD56, chromogranin A and neuron-specific enolase, and negative for AFP. The sarcomatous area was positive for AE1/3 and CD56, consistent with sarcomatous change of neuroendocrine carcinoma. The neuroendocrine carcinoma and/or sarcomatous change may have been due to phenotypic changes and/or dedifferentiation of HCC induced by TACE. Six months after surgery, the patient was diagnosed with metastasis of the neuroendocrine carcinoma to sacral bone. He died 7 months after surgery.
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- Chikashi Nakanishi
- Department of Surgery, Iwate Prefectural Iwai Hospital, Ichinoseki Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Quartey B. Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: What Do We Know Now? World J Oncol 2011; 2:209-216. [PMID: 29147250 PMCID: PMC5649681 DOI: 10.4021/wjon341w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNETs) are rear neoplasm. Diagnosis is an evolution, and requires a systematic clinical exclusion with histological confirmation. Treatment is surgical with excellent prognosis, and a long-term follow-up is required due to high tumor recurring rate. Knowledge from this species of tumor remains limited due to paucity of cases. This article elaborates the key features, diagnosis algorithm, current management, other treatment options and extensive review of literature on this rear tumor.
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- Benjamin Quartey
- National Capital Consortium, National Naval Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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Mima K, Beppu T, Murata A, Otao R, Miyake K, Okabe H, Masuda T, Okabe K, Sugiyama S, Chikamoto A, Ishiko T, Takamori H, Baba H. Primary neuroendocrine tumor in the liver treated by hepatectomy: report of a case. Surg Today 2011; 41:1655-60. [PMID: 21969201 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-011-4497-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/10/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A 49-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital under suspicion of an enlarging hepatic tumor, which had been previously diagnosed to be a cavernous hemangioma. Computed tomography revealed three enhanced tumors, one measuring 15 cm in diameter within the right lobe of the liver and two intrahepatic metastases in Couinaud's hepatic segments 3 and 5. We diagnosed the patient to have primary liver cancer, and suspected a combined liver tumor preoperatively. We performed a right trisectionectomy with radiofrequency ablation of the intrahepatic metastasis in S3. According to the immunohistochemical findings of the resected specimen and the findings of postoperative imaging studies, the tumor was diagnosed to be a primary neuroendocrine tumor in the liver. The patient is presently alive without recurrence at 33 months after the operation.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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Tazi EM, Essadi I, M'rabti H, Errihani H. Hepatocellular Carcinoma and High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. World J Oncol 2011; 2:37-40. [PMID: 29147223 PMCID: PMC5649886 DOI: 10.4021/wjon276e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We describe a rare hepatic collision tumor composed of a hepatocellular carcinoma and a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. The patient, a 68-year-old man, underwent a partial hepatectomy because of a 4.0 cm mass. The tumor had two distinctive patterns. The majority of the tumor was a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma with features of a small cell carcinoma that was positive for chromogranin, synaptophysin, and cytokeratin 19 and negative for hepatocellular antigen and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). The second component was a moderately differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma that was positive for hepatocellular antigen and AFP and negative for neuroendocrine markers. The two tumors were separated by fibrous bands. In areas where they collided, there was no transition or intermingling of cells between the two components, thus, it is different from the combined type of tumors. After removal of the tumor, the patient underwent four courses of chemotherappy which included etoposide and cisplatin with a follow-up period of 28 months.
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- El Mehdi Tazi
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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Kim YC, Park MS, Chung YE, Kim MJ, Park YN, Kang JH, Kim KA, Kim KW. MRI findings of uncommon non-hepatocyte origin primary liver tumours with pathological correlation. Br J Radiol 2010; 83:1080-6. [PMID: 20923912 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/61140265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The objective of this article was to illustrate the MRI findings of uncommon non-hepatocyte origin primary liver tumours, correlate them with the pathological features and discuss differential diagnoses. In conclusion, the MRI findings of uncommon benign and malignant non-hepatocyte-origin primary liver tumours vary. Awareness of characteristic MRI features can aid differential diagnosis and prevent unnecessary surgery.
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- Y C Kim
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Institute of Gastroenterology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Akahoshi T, Higashi H, Tsuruta S, Tahara K, Matsumoto T, Takeuchi H, Era S, Fujita F, Muto Y. Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma coexisting with hemangioma in the liver: report of a case. Surg Today 2010; 40:185-9. [PMID: 20107963 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-009-4018-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2007] [Accepted: 02/25/2009] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma is an extremely rare liver tumor. We herein report a case of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma coexisting with a hemangioma in a 66-year-old man. Ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a tumor (1.5 cm in diameter) coexisting with a hemangioma in the lateral segment of the liver. Liver biopsy showed malignant cells, and several examinations revealed no alternative primary source. We performed a lateral segmentectomy. Microscopically, the tumor cells had round to oval nuclei and eosinophilic cytoplasm, proliferated in thick trabeculae or solid nests, and formed a focal rosette pattern. Mitotic cells were frequently observed. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for the endocrine markers chromogranin A, neuron-specific enolase, and neural cell adhesion molecule, but negative for alpha-fetoprotein and hepatocyte-specific antigen. The patient is still alive after 3 months, without recurrence.
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- Tomohiko Akahoshi
- Department of Surgery, Beppu Medical Center, 1473 Oaza-Uchikamado, Beppu, Japan
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Yang CS, Wen MC, Jan YJ, Wang J, Wu CC. Combined primary neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver. J Chin Med Assoc 2009; 72:430-3. [PMID: 19686999 DOI: 10.1016/s1726-4901(09)70400-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We report a unique case of combined primary neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of the liver in a 65-year-old male patient. The patient underwent segmental resection of the liver and regional lymph node dissection for a tumor mass that measured 7.5 cm in diameter in the right lobe, with regional lymphadenopathy. Histologically, the hepatic tumor was composed of predominantly small-cell NEC, but admixed with a small island of moderately differentiated HCC. We speculate that the NEC originated from a poorly differentiated tumor clone of an HCC that underwent neuroendocrine differentiation, and that this tumor was now at the end stage of the transitional period from HCC to NEC, based on the small amount of disappearing HCC. Ki-67 and p53 expression were higher in the NEC than in the HCC, and the lymph nodes showed only metastatic NEC. Therefore, this kind of tumor had a more aggressive clinical course in accordance with being an NEC rather than a conventional HCC. Three months after operation, the patient had multiple recurrent tumor nodules within the liver, spreading the metastasis to the adrenal glands and para-aortic lymph nodes. The patient died 1 year after operation.
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- Chii-Shuenn Yang
- Department of Pathology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Balta Z, Sauerbruch T, Hirner A, Büttner R, Fischer HP. [Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the liver. From carcinoid tumor to small-cell hepatic carcinoma: case reports and review of the literature]. DER PATHOLOGE 2009; 29:53-60. [PMID: 18210116 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-007-0957-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors are rare neoplasms. While primary hepatic carcinoid tumors (PHCT) are well-differentiated tumors, primary hepatic small-cell carcinomas (PHSCC) represent the poorly differentiated end of the spectrum of neuroendocrine carcinomas. The first patient, suffering from PHCT, has had a follow-up for 32 years and is still alive. Within this time, the tumor relapsed 4 times with unchanged histology and immunohistochemistry features. The second patient suffered from small-cell carcinoma of the liver. There were no risk factors for a hepatocellular carcinoma. An extensive preoperative and postoperative diagnostic investigation could rule out an extrahepatic primary site. Immunohistochemically the tumor was negative for Hepar-1, AFP, TTF1 and CDX2 but reacted positively with CD56 and sporadically with the keratins 8, 18 and 20. A neuroendocrine PHSCC was diagnosed. After neoadjuvant cytostatic treatment the carcinoma was completely extirpated and 18 months after treatment the patient is healthy.PHCT and PHSCC have to be clearly separated from hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinomas. Exclusion of an extrahepatic primary site requires an accurate and synoptic analysis of clinical, radiologic and pathologic findings. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice.
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- Z Balta
- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinik Bonn.
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Ewertsen C, Henriksen BM, Hansen CP, Knigge U. Synchronous gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report. BMJ Case Rep 2009; 2009:bcr03.2009.1667. [PMID: 21918674 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Gastric neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are rare tumours that are divided into four subtypes depending on tumour characteristics. Patients with NECs are known to have an increased risk of synchronous and metachronous cancers mainly located in the gastrointestinal tract. A case of synchronous gastric NEC and hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with several other precancerous lesions is presented. The patient had anaemia, and a gastric tumour and two duodenal polyps were identified on upper endoscopy. A CT scan of the abdomen revealed several lesions in the liver. The lesions were invisible on B-mode sonography and real-time sonography fused with CT was used to identify and biopsy one of the lesions. Histology showed hepatocellular carcinoma. A literature search showed that only one case of a hepatocellular carcinoma synchronous with a gastric NEC has been reported previously. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT00781924.
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- Caroline Ewertsen
- Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Department of Radiology, Section of Ultrasound, Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen OE, 2100, Denmark
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Hwang S, Lee YJ, Lee SG, Kim CW, Kim KH, Ahn CS, Moon KM, Ko KH, Kim KW, Choi NK, Ha TY. Surgical treatment of primary neuroendocrine tumors of the liver. J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12:725-30. [PMID: 18046612 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0418-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2007] [Accepted: 11/02/2007] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Primary neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the liver is a very rare neoplasm, requiring strict exclusion of possible extrahepatic primary sites for its diagnosis. We have analyzed our clinical experience of eight patients with hepatic primary NET. From January 1997 to December 2006, eight patients with a mean age of 50.4 +/- 9.5 years underwent liver resection for primary hepatic NET. Seven patients underwent preoperative liver biopsies, which correctly diagnosed NET in four. Of the eight patients, six underwent R0 and two underwent R1 resection. Diagnosis of hepatic primary NET was confirmed immunohistochemically and by the absence of extrahepatic primary sites. All tumors were single lesions, of mean size 8.6 +/- 5.7 cm, and all showed positive staining for synaptophysin and chromogranin. During a mean follow-up of 34.0 +/- 39.7 months, three patients died of multiple liver metastases after tumor recurrence, whereas the other five remain alive to date, making the 5-year recurrence rate 40% and the 5-year survival rate 56.3%. Univariate analysis showed that Ki67 proliferative index was a risk factor for tumor recurrence. In conclusion, although primary hepatic NET is very rare, it should be distinguished from other liver neoplasms. The mainstay of treatment is curative liver resection.
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- Shin Hwang
- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Yasuda E, Takeshita A, Murata S, Ihaku Y, Nitta T, Akutagawa H, Egashira Y, Shibayama Y. Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the liver associated with dermatomyositis: autopsy case and review of the literature. Pathol Int 2007; 56:749-54. [PMID: 17096733 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.2006.02044.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Reported herein is an autopsy case of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma associated with dermatomyositis. A 71-year-old Japanese man, who was diagnosed with dermatomyositis 5 months before death, had multiple tumors within a non-cirrhotic liver. Histopathologically, the tumors were composed of small- and medium-sized round cells with clear cytoplasm arranged in nests, sheets or rosettes. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for chromogranin A, neuron-specific enolase and CD56 and were negative for synaptophysin. This tumor was diagnosed as a primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma with metastasis to the lung, gallbladder and lymph nodes around the pancreas and aorta; no primary lesions were detected in any other organ. The tumor cells were also positive for cytokeratin 7, cytokeratin 19 and epithelial membrane antigen but were negative for anti-hepatocyte antibody and AFP. These findings suggest that the tumor originated in intrahepatic bile duct epithelium. Various cancers have been reported in patients with dermatomyositis, but only seven cases of dermatomyositis associated with primary liver cancer have been reported. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of dermatomyositis associated with primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.
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- Emi Yasuda
- Department of Pathology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Japan.
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Garcia MT, Bejarano PA, Yssa M, Buitrago E, Livingstone A. Tumor of the liver (hepatocellular and high grade neuroendocrine carcinoma): a case report and review of the literature. Virchows Arch 2006; 449:376-81. [PMID: 16896889 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-006-0251-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2006] [Accepted: 06/07/2006] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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We describe a rare hepatic collision tumor composed of a hepatocellular carcinoma and a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. The patient, a 50-year-old man, underwent a partial hepatectomy because of a 5.0-cm mass. The tumor had two distinctive patterns. The majority of the tumor was a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma with features of a small cell carcinoma that was positive for chromogranin, synaptophysin, and cytokeratin 19 and negative for hepatocellular antigen and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). The second component was a moderately differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma that was positive for hepatocellular antigen and AFP and negative for neuroendocrine markers. The two tumors were separated by fibrous bands. In areas where they collided, there was no transition or intermingling of cells between the two components, thus, it is different from the combined type of tumors. After removal of the tumor, the patient had intrahepatic and mesenteric recurrences within a follow-up period of 16 months.
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- Monica T Garcia
- Department of Pathology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine--Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Holtz Building, Room 2042 G, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
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