Author:
Bhati Chandra S,Bhatt Anand N,Starkey Graham,Hubscher Stefan G,Bramhall Simon R
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Hepatic angiosarcoma is a primary sarcoma of the liver, accounting for only 2% of all primary hepatic malignancies. Acute liver failure is an extremely rare presentation of a primary liver tumour.
Case presentation
We report a case of a seventy year-old man who presented with a very short period of jaundice leading to fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). On further investigation he was found to have primary angiosarcoma of liver.
Conclusion
The treatment outcomes for hepatic angiosarcoma are poor, we discuss the options available and the need for prompt investigation and establishment of a diagnosis
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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