Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: a rare indication for liver transplantation?

A clinical case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma without extrahepatic involvement treated with liver transplantation is presented. The patient remains alive 42 months thereafter without tumor recurrence. A review of cases reported to date was carried out with special reference being made to the t...

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Published in:	Gastroenterología y hepatología Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 22
Main Authors:	Salcedo, M, Alvarez, E, Clemente, G, Bañares, R, Robles, J, Asanza, C G, Sabrido, J L, Calleja, J, Ferreiroa, J, Cos, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-01-1995
Subjects:	Adult Female Follow-Up Studies Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid - diagnostic imaging Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid - pathology Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid - surgery Humans Liver - pathology Liver Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Liver Neoplasms - pathology Liver Neoplasms - surgery Liver Transplantation Time Factors Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	A clinical case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma without extrahepatic involvement treated with liver transplantation is presented. The patient remains alive 42 months thereafter without tumor recurrence. A review of cases reported to date was carried out with special reference being made to the therapy undertaken and the follow-up.
ISSN:	0210-5705