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Yoshizaki Y, Inagaki F, Nakamura M, Kokudo T, Mihara F, Takemura N, Kokudo N. A Rare Case of Solitary Primary and Recurrent Hepatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma Undergoing Repeat Liver Resections. Surg Case Rep 2025; 11:24-0084. [PMID: 40276287 PMCID: PMC12018766 DOI: 10.70352/scrj.cr.24-0084] [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: 11/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2025] [Indexed: 04/26/2025] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) is a rare vascular tumor. Treatment strategy remains controversial because of its rarity. Liver resection is considered as the optimal treatment for solitary HEHE, while a small subset of patients have a solitary tumor. We present the rare case of a patient with solitary primary HEHE who experienced solitary recurrence following liver resection and underwent subsequent liver resection. CASE PRESENTATION A 55-year-old man was referred to our department with a suspected intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, based on imaging findings. Anatomic liver resection of segment 8 was performed, and the tumor was confirmed to be HEHE from the pathological findings. Fifteen months later, a solitary recurrence developed in segment 7. After a 5-month observation period, partial liver resection was performed, and the tumor was consistent with recurrent HEHE. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient remained recurrence-free for 9 months following the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Repeat liver resection may be a feasible treatment option for patients with solitary recurrent HEHE.
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- Yuhi Yoshizaki
- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Malik M, Idrees RB, Mirza Z, Anwar S, Ahmad B, Chaudhary MH. Rare Encounter With Hepatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma: A Case Report. Cureus 2025; 17:e80567. [PMID: 40225499 PMCID: PMC11994122 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80567] [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] [Accepted: 03/14/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025] Open
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Malignant hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) is a rare vascular tumor with variable malignant potential, often affecting middle-aged individuals. Hepatic involvement is uncommon, presenting diagnostic challenges due to overlapping imaging features with other liver pathologies. We report a case of a 35-year-old female with HEHE initially presenting with epigastric pain and an incidental liver mass. Imaging revealed multifocal hepatic lesions, confirmed as HEHE through biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Despite initial stability on tamoxifen, disease progression occurred after seven years, manifesting as an increase in the size and number of hepatic lesions. Hepatic transplantation was planned, which was refused by the patient. Subsequently, the disease progressed to a large confluent hepatic mass with calcifications, lymphadenopathy, and pulmonary metastases. Systemic chemotherapy was henceforth initiated. This case underscores the importance of a multimodal approach integrating imaging, histopathology, and tailored therapeutic strategies for diagnosing and managing HEHE. Early detection and comprehensive management are critical to improving outcomes where liver transplantation offers a potential cure.
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- Mariam Malik
- Department of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute-Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (NORI-AECH), Islamabad, PAK
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology-Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (INMOL-AECH), Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology-Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (INMOL-AECH), Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology-Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (INMOL-AECH), Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology-Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (INMOL-AECH), Lahore, PAK
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Frenette C, Mendiratta-Lala M, Salgia R, Wong RJ, Sauer BG, Pillai A. ACG Clinical Guideline: Focal Liver Lesions. Am J Gastroenterol 2024; 119:1235-1271. [PMID: 38958301 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Focal liver lesions (FLLs) have become an increasingly common finding on abdominal imaging, especially asymptomatic and incidental liver lesions. Gastroenterologists and hepatologists often see these patients in consultation and make recommendations for management of multiple types of liver lesions, including hepatocellular adenoma, focal nodular hyperplasia, hemangioma, and hepatic cystic lesions including polycystic liver disease. Malignancy is important to consider in the differential diagnosis of FLLs, and healthcare providers must be familiar with the diagnosis and management of FLLs. This American College of Gastroenterology practice guideline uses the best evidence available to make diagnosis and management recommendations for the most common FLLs.
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- Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Yan S, Lu JJ, Chen L, Cai WH, Wu JZ. Hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumors: The importance of preoperative diagnosis. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:1926-1933. [PMID: 38659487 PMCID: PMC11036502 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i13.1926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/03/2024] Open
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Accurate preoperative diagnosis is highly important for the treatment of perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) because PEComas are mainly benign tumors and may not require surgical intervention. By analyzing the causes, properties and clinical manifestations of PEComas, we summarize the challenges and solutions in the diagnosis of PEComas.
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- Shuai Yan
- Department of Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226300, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong 226006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226300, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong 226006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Nantong Institute of Liver Disease, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong 226006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226300, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong 226006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226300, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Nantong Hospital 3 of Nantong University, Nantong 226006, Jiangsu Province, China
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Rojas S, Rey Chaves CE, Robledo S, Conde D, Sabogal Olarte JC. Primary hepatic angiosarcoma: a systematic review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:1601-1605. [PMID: 38463049 PMCID: PMC10923304 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001584] [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: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background Hepatic angiosarcoma is a rare type of tumour. In adults, the diagnosis remains challenging as the clinical manifestations are generally nonspecific and are usually made too late when complications or metastases are already present, associated with a poor prognosis. Due to the lack of agreement regarding the optimal treatment approach, a comprehensive analysis of the evidence in the literature on the surgical and survival outcomes in terms of disease-free survival time (DFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients treated for primary hepatic angiosarcoma is needed. Study design A systematic review of articles published in Pubmed, EMBASE, and Scopus, from 2000 to 2023 with the search terms hepatic angiosarcoma and liver resection or hepatectomy. Pooled individual data concerning the prognosis following various therapies was analyzed. Results A total of 15 articles involving 886 patients were eligible for inclusion. The male population represents 66.2% (n=586) of the population, with a median age of 57 years (41-66). The median survival rate was 7 months. The median OS after surgical resection was 17.18 months (SD 12.6) vs. 3.72 months (SD 4.6) for patients treated without a surgical approach. The median DFS was 15.2 months (SD 11). Conclusion Primary liver angiosarcoma remains a surgical challenge with a poor prognosis even with complete surgical resection and adjuvant therapy. Surgical management shows increased overall survival in comparison with non-surgical management. Early diagnosis could change the natural history of the disease. The literature available is scarce, and further studies are required to create standardized diagnostic and treatment protocols.
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- Estudiante de pregrado, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Medicina
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- Cirugia Hepatobiliar y pancreática, Hospital Universitario Mayor Méderi, Universidad el Rosario
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- Cirugía Hepatobiliar y páncreatica, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia
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Haughey AM, Moloney BM, O'Brien CM. Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma; Not simply a hepatic pathology. Clin Imaging 2023; 102:42-52. [PMID: 37541086 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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- Aoife M Haughey
- Department of Medical Imaging, JDMI University Health Network, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada
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- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M20 4BX, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Imaging, JDMI University Health Network, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada. ciara.o'
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Dobrindt EM, Öllinger R, Flörcken A, Märdian S, Schmelzle M, Lurje G, Pratschke J, Schoening W. [Primary Hepatic Sarcoma - Recommendations for Therapy]. Zentralbl Chir 2023; 148:165-179. [PMID: 35211924 DOI: 10.1055/a-1728-6939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Eva Maria Dobrindt
- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik m.S. Hämatologie, Onkologie und Tumorimmunologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Benefits of Intra-operative Enteroscopy in Epithelioid Angiosarcoma of the Small Intestine. Cureus 2023; 15:e34056. [PMID: 36824541 PMCID: PMC9942692 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Intestinal epithelioid angiosarcoma is an uncommon type of vascular tumor with unusually varied clinical presentations, including non-explained severe gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, and abdominal pain. A 77-year-old man presented with recurrent severe anemia caused by gastrointestinal bleeding. The diagnosis was jejunal angiosarcoma. The patient had three intestinal resections assisted by explorative intraoperative enteroscopy, which detected multifocal intestinal lesions. Intraoperative enteroscopy is a helpful diagnostic and prognostic approach that detects small intestinal tumors. Intraoperative enteroscopy could improve the outcome of intestinal angiosarcomas.
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Zhou L, Li SY, Chen C, Xu J. Hemorrhagic shock after contrast-enhanced ultrasound-guided liver biopsy: A case report of primary hepatic angiosarcoma. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2022; 50:698-702. [PMID: 34964135 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Primary hepatic angiosarcoma (PHA) is a rare, highly aggressive malignancy. There is no specificity in clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations and imaging examinations. The definitive diagnosis of PHA depends on pathological analysis. The gold standard method to obtain specimens is percutaneous transhepatic biopsy under the guidance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). However, CEUS-guided biopsy for PHA is controversial. If a biopsy is necessary, a comprehensive preoperative evaluation is essential. In addition, CEUS has an auxiliary value in diagnosing PHA. In this case, we present an elderly woman who underwent CEUS-guided liver mass biopsy. The patient developed hemorrhagic shock after biopsy.
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- Ling Zhou
- Department of Ultrasound, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Kounis I, Lewin M, Laurent-Bellue A, Poli E, Coilly A, Duclos-Vallée JC, Guettier C, Adam R, Lerut J, Samuel D, Rosmorduc O. Advanced epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the liver: could lenvatinib offer a bridge treatment to liver transplantation? Ther Adv Med Oncol 2022; 14:17588359221086909. [PMID: 35340695 PMCID: PMC8949775 DOI: 10.1177/17588359221086909] [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] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In this article, we describe the case of a 34-year-old woman presenting a multifocal and metastatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) of the liver. Under classical chemotherapy using cyclophosphamide, there was a fast tumor progression in liver and extra-hepatic metastatic sites (lungs and mediastinal lymph node). Taking into account the patient’s age and the natural history of the HEHE, our goal was to try to bring her to liver transplantation (LT) and lenvatinib was an acceptable candidate for this reason. Shortly after the initiation of lenvatinib before LT and surgery, we observed the enlargement of large devascularized necrotic areas in most of the liver HEHE masses, suggesting a good response. The patient was finally transplanted 6 months after initiation of lenvatinib treatment. Eight months after LT, progression occurred (ascites, peritoneal recurrence, and mediastinal lymph node). After restarting lenvatinib, ascites disappeared and the lymph node decreased in size, suggesting a good response, more than 1 year after her transplantation. This is the first case report to our knowledge that illustrates the benefit of lenvatinib as a neoadjuvant bridge until LT for a multifocal and metastatic HEHE. In addition, this drug has also shown a benefit in term of disease control after a late recurrence of the tumor. We suggest that lenvatinib should be proposed as a bridge to the LT for nonresectable HEHE. Moreover, this drug was also beneficial in the treatment of late recurrence after LT. The absence of pharmacologic interactions between classical immunosuppressive drugs and lenvatinib may allow its use as an early adjuvant approach when the risk of recurrence is high. The strength of our case consists in the long follow-up and the innovative message allowing changing palliative strategies into curative ones in case of advanced HEHE.
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- Ilias Kounis
- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- FHU Hepatinov, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- IREC, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Brussels, Belgium
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- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Villejuif, France
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- AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, 94800 Villejuif, France
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Cicala CM, Monaca F, Giustiniani MC, Di Salvatore M. Multifocal hepatic small vessel neoplasm with spleen dissemination. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e248785. [PMID: 35351763 PMCID: PMC8966554 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-248785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Among liver vascular tumours, hepatic small vessel neoplasm (HSVN) has been recently identified as a rare infiltrative vascular neoplasm whose malignant potential is yet to be fully ascertained. About 30 cases of HSVN have been described so far. The most common clinical presentation is an asymptomatic solitary liver lesion. Multifocal disease has been described in literature; however, to date, there are no reports of disease dissemination to other organs. Here we report a case of multifocal HSVN with synchronous spleen secondary lesions.
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- Carlo Maria Cicala
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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Takeba Y, Ohta Y, Ootaki M, Kobayashi T, Kida K, Watanabe M, Koizumi S, Otsubo T, Iiri T, Matsumoto N. Identification of interleukin-16 production on tumor aggravation in hepatocellular carcinoma by a proteomics approach. Tumour Biol 2021; 43:309-325. [PMID: 34897107 DOI: 10.3233/tub-211507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cytokines play an important role in the immune response, angiogenesis, cell growth, and differentiation in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OBJECTIVE We performed a comprehensive study to identify tumor-related cytokines and pathways involved in HCC pathogenesis. METHODS Cytokine production was evaluated in human HCC tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues using an antibody-based protein array technique. We compared cytokine expression in HCC tissues with that of hepatic hemangioma (HH), liver metastasis of colorectal cancer, and noncancerous liver tissues from transplantation donors. The protein levels and localization of the candidate cytokines were analyzed by western blotting and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Increased expression of interleukin (IL)-1 receptor antagonist, macrophage migration inhibitory factor, and IL-16 was observed in HCC and paired adjacent non-tumor tissues compared with noncancerous livers. In addition, there were increased IL-16 levels in HCC tissues compared with HH. IL-16 treatment significantly increased cell proliferation in vitro. The expression of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2 and cyclin D1 was markedly increased in cells from two HCC cell lines, Huh7 and HepG2, in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Phosphorylated to total ERK1/2 ratio was increased in Huh7 cells following IL-16 50 ng/ml, but not HepG2 cells. ERK phosphorylation have occurred earlier than protein accumulation at 48 h. Pretreatment with the ERK inhibitor, FR18024, or an anti-IL-16 antibody reduced the increase in IL-16 production in HCC cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that cell proliferation induced by IL-16 is mediated through the ERK pathway, thus, we identified a new factor associated with HCC tumor growth.
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- Yuko Takeba
- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Institute for Animal Experimentation, St. Marianna Graduate School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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Lang SA, Bednarsch J, Czigany Z, Joechle K, Kroh A, Amygdalos I, Strnad P, Bruns T, Heise D, Ulmer F, Neumann UP. Liver transplantation in malignant disease. World J Clin Oncol 2021; 12:623-645. [PMID: 34513597 PMCID: PMC8394155 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i8.623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Liver transplantation for malignant disease has gained increasing attention as part of transplant oncology. Following the implementation of the Milan criteria, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was the first generally accepted indication for transplantation in patients with cancer. Subsequently, more liberal criteria for HCC have been developed, and research on this topic is still ongoing. The evident success of liver transplantation for HCC has led to the attempt to extend its indication to other malignancies. Regarding perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, more and more evidence supports the use of liver transplantation, especially after neoadjuvant therapy. In addition, some data also show a benefit for selected patients with very early stage intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a very rare but nonetheless established indication for liver transplantation in primary liver cancer. In contrast, patients with hepatic angiosarcoma are currently not considered to be optimal candidates. In secondary liver tumors, neuroendocrine cancer liver metastases are an accepted but comparability rare indication for liver transplantation. Recently, some evidence has been published supporting the use of liver transplantation even for colorectal liver metastases. This review summarizes the current evidence for liver transplantation for primary and secondary liver cancer.
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- Sven Arke Lang
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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Chahrour MA, Khachfe HH, Habib JR, El-Asmar R, Saifi O, Jamali FR. Treatment and Prognosis of Hepatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma: A SEER Database Analysis. World J Surg 2021; 45:2886-2894. [PMID: 33999226 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06165-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEH) is a rare tumor that can affect multiple organs. Little is known about the pathophysiology, clinical course and management of this disease. The aim of this study is to determine survival rates and elucidate the role of various prognostic factors and therapeutic modalities as compared to surgery on patients with HEH. METHODS A retrospective analysis on patients diagnosed with HEH between 2004 and 2016 was performed utilizing the SEER database. Kaplan-Meier curves were constructed to determine overall and cancer-specific survival, and the log-rank test was used to compare between groups. To explore prognostic factors and treatment outcomes, univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were developed. RESULTS A total of 353 patients with HEH (median age: 50.4 years) were identified. The most common surgery performed was liver resection (90.8%). One-year OS in the surgical group and non-surgical group was 86.6% and 61.0%, respectively, while 5-year OS was 75.2% and 37.4%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, surgery emerged as a favorable prognostic factor [HR (95%CI): 0.404 (0.215-0.758) p value = 0.005]. Age > 65 years [HR (95%CI): 2.548 (1.442-4.506) p value = 0.001] and tumor size > 10 cm [HR (95%CI): 2.401 (1.319-4.37) p value = 0.004] were shown to be poor survival prognostic factors. CONCLUSION HEH is a rare disease that is poorly understood. Surgical intervention is associated with improved survival rates. Multicenter prospective collaborations are needed to improve our limited knowledge about this neoplasm and determine the optimal treatment strategy.
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- Mohamad A Chahrour
- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Finotti M, Auricchio P, Vitale A, Gringeri E, Cillo U. Liver transplantation for rare liver diseases and rare indications for liver transplant. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 6:27. [PMID: 33824931 DOI: 10.21037/tgh-19-282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Liver transplantation (LT) is currently considered the gold standard treatment for end-stage liver failure. Compared to the first decades of its use, LT is associated with lower comorbidity and mortality, with a 5-year survival over 70%. Worldwide, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma represent the major indications to LT. However, almost 1% of LT is performed for rare diseases or rare indications, which include non-hepatocellular malignancy, vascular disorders, metabolic and congenital liver disorders. These diseases can lead to hepatocellular necrosis, biliary tree abnormality and/or hepatomegaly. Most of these diseases are not associated with liver failure but in highly selected patients, LT represent an effective therapy improving the overall survival and quality of life. Rare indications for LT often overlap with rare diseases. However, rare LT indications for non-rare diseases are rising in the last decades, especially for benign primary liver tumor, colon rectal liver metastasis, neuroendocrine liver metastasis, and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Non-rare diseases with rare indication for LT and rare adult disease with an indication for LT are categorized and discussed in detail, focusing on some disorders for which the literature provides a more definitive evidence base. Early referral to a transplant center is encouraged to provide an effective therapeutic option in these non-standard indications for LT.
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- Michele Finotti
- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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Terasaki F, Yamamoto Y, Sugiura T, Okamura Y, Ito T, Ashida R, Ohgi K, Uesaka K. Laparoscopic repeat liver resection for hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. Surg Case Rep 2020; 6:254. [PMID: 33001327 PMCID: PMC7530154 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-020-01036-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Optimal treatment for patients with hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) remains unclear. Laparoscopic repeat liver resection (LR) is a minimally invasive and potentially effective surgical option for multiple HEHEs. CASE PRESENTATION A 42-year-old woman with no relevant history was admitted for multiple liver tumors. Six tumors were observed on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including one in S2, two in S3, two in S7, and one in S8. Pathological evaluation of percutaneous tumor biopsy tissue suggested a diagnosis of HEHE and laparoscopic LR was planned. The procedure began with partial resection of S7 and partial resection of S8 and left lateral sectionectomy were performed. Another tumor was found intraoperatively on the surface of S6, necessitating removal by partial resection. Pathological evaluation of the resected tumor tissue from all seven tumors concurred with that of the preoperative biopsy. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 6 without any complications. A follow-up MRI 15 months after the primary surgery revealed one tumor each in S4, S6, and S8. Laparoscopic repeat LR was performed. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5 without any complications. All three recurrent tumors were pathologically confirmed as HEHEs. CONCLUSIONS We successfully treated primary and recurrent HEHEs with laparoscopic LR, which is a reasonable minimally invasive procedure considering the possibility of multiple courses of liver surgery in patients with HEHE.
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- Fumihiro Terasaki
- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan.
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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Krasnodębski M, Grąt M, Morawski M, Wierzchowski M, Jastrzębski M, Remiszewski P, Zając K, Patkowski W, Zieniewicz K. Hepatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma: A Rare Disease With Favorable Outcomes After Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:2447-2449. [PMID: 32217012 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) is a rare vascular tumor with indolent behavior in terms of malignancy. The treatment of choice is either resection in the case of resectable lesions or liver transplantation (LT) for the disseminated intrahepatic form. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of patients with HEHE treated by LT. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 18 patients with HEHE who underwent LT between 2002 and 2018 included in this retrospective study. The study group was comprised of young recipients (median age of 39 years) and mainly women (15 of 18; 83.3%). Two recipients had concomitant tumors of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma in the liver and lungs prior to LT. The survival probability was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier estimator. RESULTS According to histopathological data, none of the patients had a macrovascular invasion. In 4 patients (22.2%), the disease had spread to the hilar lymph nodes. The maximum diameter of the tumor in the studied group was 18 cm. The survival probability after 1, 5, and 15 years was 94.0%, 82.6%, and 41.3%, respectively. No disease recurrence was observed during a median follow-up of 65.9 months. CONCLUSION Liver transplantation provides favorable outcomes for selected patients with a hepatic form of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma.
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- Maciej Krasnodębski
- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Din NU, Rahim S, Asghari T, Abdul-Ghafar J, Ahmad Z. Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: case series of a rare vascular tumor mimicking metastases. Diagn Pathol 2020; 15:120. [PMID: 32977811 PMCID: PMC7519523 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-020-01039-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is an extremely rare malignant vascular tumor which is often multifocal and, in many cases, discovered incidentally. Here, we describe the clinicopathological features of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma cases seen in our practice and present a detailed review of the published literature. Methods All cases of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma diagnosed in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2019 were included in the study. Slides were reviewed and follow up was obtained. Results Seven cases were reported during the study period. There were 4 females and 3 males. Age range was 20 to 77 years, mean age was 45 years. Three patients presented with right upper abdominal pain; 1 patient presented with jaundice while 3 patients were asymptomatic. In all 7 cases, lesions were identified on imaging studies. In 5 cases, liver lesions were multifocal. Clinical differential diagnosis in all cases was metastatic carcinoma and multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver function tests were normal in 5 cases. In 1 patient, tumor had already metastasized to the right lung. On histological examination of liver core biopsies performed in all 7 cases, classic histological features of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma were seen. Tumor cells expressed positivity for vascular markers (CD 34, CD31 and ERG) and were negative for cytokeratins, Hep par 1 and Glypican 3. Surgical resection was not performed in any of the 7 cases and all patients were treated by chemotherapy. Follow up was available in 5 cases. Of these, 3 patients died of disease and another patient was alive with metastases in both lungs, omentum and colon. Conclusion Clinicopathological features of the 7 cases in our series and detailed review of published literature is presented. Prognosis was bad in our cases most likely due to fact that surgical resection could not be performed in any of the cases owing to lack of surgical expertise for liver tumor surgery in most parts of the country.
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- Nasir Ud Din
- Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan.
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- Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Marletta S, Cavallo E, Ammendola S, Stefanizzi L, Mastrosimini MG, D'Onofrio M, Brunelli M, Caliò A, Pecori S, Dalbeni A, Ruzzenente A, Capelli P. Multifocal Hepatic Angiosarcoma with Atypical Presentation: Case Report and Literature Review. J Gastrointest Cancer 2020; 52:771-775. [PMID: 32894473 PMCID: PMC8131285 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-020-00504-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Stefano Marletta
- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Department of Radiology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro n. 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Medicine and Hypertension Unit & Liver Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Zeng D, Cheng J, Gong Z, Chen J, Long H, Zhu B. A pooled analysis of primary hepatic angiosarcoma. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2020; 50:556-567. [PMID: 32083280 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyaa017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Angiosarcoma is an aggressive and malignant neoplasm. Primary hepatic angiosarcoma is extremely rare and accounts for only approximately 5% of all angiosarcomas. Therefore, many doctors do not know enough about this disease; this lack of knowledge motivated us to perform this study. METHODS We carried out a systematic review of the literature published worldwide from 1990 to 2019 to study the main characteristics, demographics, treatment and prognosis of primary hepatic angiosarcoma. RESULT A total of 219 patients were included in this study. Patients were mainly middle-aged and elderly at diagnosis, with an average age at onset of 56.7 years. The vast majority of patients (61.5%) presented with abdominal pain or distension. Of 143 patients with clear records of metastasis, 31.5% (45 patients) had distant metastasis. The median overall survival time was only 6 months, and the 1- and 2-year survival rates were 30.4 and 17.3%, respectively. Sex, age, tumor size and metastasis at diagnosis showed no correlation with survival rate. Hepatic rupture was a significant predictor of survival. Surgery is a major treatment choice, and adjuvant chemotherapy can improve the prognosis of patients. Hepatic artery embolization is mainly used in cases of tumor rupture. However, liver transplantation is not advised. CONCLUSION We presented an overview of the demographics, tumor characteristics and treatment outcomes of the largest number of primary hepatic angiosarcoma patients investigated to date. We highlight the use of routine physical examinations and surgery combined with adjuvant chemotherapy to improve the outcomes in these cases.
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- Dong Zeng
- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cancer, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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Zhang Y, Zhou H. LncRNA BCAR4 promotes liver cancer progression by upregulating ANAPC11 expression through sponging miR‑1261. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:159-166. [PMID: 32319544 PMCID: PMC7255484 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Liver cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the liver and can be divided into primary and secondary liver cancer. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) breast cancer anti-estrogen resistance 4 (BCAR4) has been demonstrated to promote the development of various types of cancer. However, the function of lncRNA BCAR4 in liver cancer remains unclear. In the present study, the expression of lncRNA BCAR4 was notably elevated in liver cancer compared with adjacent non-tumor tissues. Functional in vitro assays demonstrated that knockdown of lncRNA BCAR4 inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of Huh-7 cells. In addition, lncRNA BCAR4 was demonstrated to directly bind to microRNA (miR)-1261, and miR-1261 expression negatively correlated with the expression of lncRNA BCAR4. Through bioinformatics analysis, lncRNA BCAR4 was predicted to target anaphase-promoting complex subunit 11 (ANAPC11) through miR-1261. In addition, the results demonstrated that lncRNA BCAR4 increased the expression of ANAPC11 by inhibiting miR-1261 expression. Consistently, overexpression of ANAPC11 or inhibition of miR-1261 significantly rescued liver cancer cell proliferation induced by knockdown of lncRNA BCAR4. Collectively, the results of the present study demonstrated that lncRNA BCAR4 may promote liver cancer development by directly binding to miR-1261 and targeting ANAPC11.
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- Yu Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Taiyuan Second People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, P.R. China
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Thévenot T, Charon-Barra C, Calame P. Unusual Calcified Lesions of the Liver and Lung in a Young Woman. Gastroenterology 2020; 158:1222-1223. [PMID: 31945359 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Thierry Thévenot
- Service d'Hépatologie et de Soins Intensifs Digestifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Jean Minjoz, Besançon cedex, France.
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- Centre Georges-François Leclerc, Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques, Dijon Cedex, France
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- Service de Radiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Jean Minjoz, Besançon cedex, France
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Virarkar M, Saleh M, Diab R, Taggart M, Bhargava P, Bhosale P. Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma: An update. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2020; 12:248-266. [PMID: 32206176 PMCID: PMC7081107 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v12.i3.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Primary epithelioid hemangioendotheliomas of the liver (EHL) are rare tumors with a low incidence. The molecular background of EHL is still under investigation, with WWTR1-CAMPTA1 mutation may function as a tumor marker. Commonly, this tumor is misdiagnosed with angiosarcoma, cholangiocarcinomas, metastatic carcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma (sclerosing variant). Characteristic features on imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/computed tomography guide in diagnosis and staging. The "halo sign" and the "lollipop sign" on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are described in the literature. Currently, there are no standardized guidelines for treating EHL with treatment options are broad including: chemotherapy, ablation, surgery and liver transplantation with inconsistent results.
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- Mayur Virarkar
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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Noh OK, Kim SS, Yang MJ, Lim SG, Hwang JC, Cho HJ, Cheong JY, Cho SW. Treatment and prognosis of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma based on SEER data analysis from 1973 to 2014. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2020; 19:29-35. [PMID: 31822393 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2019.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEH) is a rare tumor of vascular origin with an unknown etiology, a low incidence, and a variable natural course. We evaluated the management and prognosis of HEH from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program and changes in treatment modalities of HEH over 30 years. METHODS From 1973 to 2014 in the SEER database, we selected patients diagnosed with HEH. We analyzed the clinical characteristics, patterns of management, and clinical outcomes of patients with HEH. RESULTS We identified 79 patients with HEH (median age: 54.0 years; male to female ratio: 1:2.6). The initial extent of disease was local in 22 (27.8%) patients, regional metastasis in 22 (27.8%), distant metastasis in 31 (39.2%) and unknown in 4 (5.1%). The median size of primary tumor was 3.85 cm (interquartile range, 2.50-7.93 cm). Among 74 patients with available management data, the most common management was no treatment (29/74, 39.2%), followed by chemotherapy only (22/74, 29.7%), liver resection-based (13/74, 17.6%), and transplantation-based therapy (6/74, 8.1%). The 5-year cancer-specific survival rate was 57.8%. Patients who underwent surgical treatment had significantly higher survival than those who underwent non-surgical treatment (5-year survival; 88% vs. 49%, P = 0.019). Multivariate analysis revealed that surgical therapy was the only independent prognostic factor for survival (hazard ratio: 0.20, P = 0.040). CONCLUSIONS Resection or liver transplantation is worth considering for treatment of patients with HEH.
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- O Kyu Noh
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea; Department of Biomedical Informatics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea; Office of Biostatistics, Ajou Research Institute for Innovative Medicine, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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