Primary Hepatic Histiocytic Sarcoma Mimicking Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Primary hepatic histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is an exceptionally rare malignancy with nonspecific clinical and morphological features that often mimic other high-grade liver tumors making their diagnosis challenging. We report a 74-year-old man presenting with abdominal and back pain, fatigue, and a solitary right-lobe hepatic mass. Imaging suggested hepatocellular carcinoma, and the patient underwent right posterior sectionectomy. Histopathology revealed a high-grade neoplasm of discohesive large cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and extensive necrosis. Immunohistochemistry confirmed HS. Given the extreme rarity of primary hepatic HS, we provide a focused literature review highlighting diagnostic challenges, immunophenotypic features, and current insights into the molecular landscape of this aggressive neoplasm.
Authors
Tziava Tziava, Leventi Leventi, Arnaouti Arnaouti, Ntalakos Ntalakos, Igoumenidi Igoumenidi, Korkolis Korkolis
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