A case of primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the liver presented with liver abscess.

O. S. Kwon, H. S. Lee, D. W. Koh, Y. J. Cho, Y. H. Park, D. K. Park, Y. L. Oh, J. H. Seo, H. J. Chun, S. H. Um, S. W. Lee, J. H. Choi, C. D. Kim, H. S. Ryu, J. H. Hyun, A. R. Kim, Y. S. Kim

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    Abstract

    Primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the liver is a very rare type of cholangiocarcinoma and is defined as a cancer containing both squamous and adenomatous components in the same lesion. Recently, we experienced a primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the liver presented as liver abscess. A 63-year-old man was presented with a 4-day history of fever and chill. The radiologic study showed a 4 cm-sized, central hypoattenuated mass with peripheral rim enhancement in the left lobe of the liver. Ultrasonography-guided aspiration and biopsy suggested an adenocarcinoma with abscess in the liver. At laparotomy, the tumor occupied the left lobe of the liver and invaded the right diaphragm. An extended left lobectomy and a partial excision of the involved diaphragm were done. Grossly, the tumor was 6 x 5 x 5 cm in size and had an eccentric necrosis. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma with a transitional area.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)270-273
    Number of pages4
    JournalThe Korean journal of internal medicine
    Volume16
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2001 Dec

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Internal Medicine

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