An 8-Year-Old Boy With Hepatic Embryonal Sarcoma Managed With Surgical Resection

The extent of hepatic tumors in childhood differs from that found in older age groups. Some of these tumors are believed to be quite rare like undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL). The challenge in diagnosis arises from the nonspecific clinical, biochemical, and radiological features, with definitive diagnosis requiring pathological confirmation following surgical excision. Treatment options with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical resection with satisfactory outcomes have been reported in the literature as well as in our case. We present the case of an 8-year-old boy who initially presented with nonspecific symptoms and was diagnosed with UESL. Following a multidisciplinary team discussion, he was treated with chemotherapy and surgical resection. Post-resection follow-up with MRI revealed stable findings.