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Carcinosarcoma of the liver
K Nomura1, S Aizawa, S Ushigome
1Department of Pathology, Jikei University, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|June 3, 2000
Summary
This autopsy case describes a rare liver carcinosarcoma in an elderly male. Findings suggest carcinosarcomas arise from carcinomas with epithelial metaplasia into sarcomatous elements.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary pathology
- Tumorigenesis
- Sarcomas
Background:
- Carcinosarcoma of the liver is a rare and aggressive malignancy.
- Most reported cases involve elderly men and present with a poor prognosis.