A rare cause of primary hepatic neoplasm: malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the age of modern liver surgery

Am Surg. 2008 Jan;74(1):47-50.

Abstract

Primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the liver is rare. Histologic identification of spindle cells from a biopsy specimen and the potential clinical diagnoses are discussed. Potential metastatic and primary spindle cell lesions, as well as their impact on treatment decisions are considered. This was successfully treated with ablation assisted surgical resection and minimal blood loss.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Electrocoagulation*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Radiography