Liver transplantation for primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma

ABSTRACT

The first case of successful liver transplantation for a primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma and a review of the pertinent literature was presented in this study. A 20-year old female presented with a moderately differentiated leiomyosarcoma 11.5 x 8 x 6 cm in diameter. The tumor originated from the caudate lobe with satellite metastases to both lobes in a non cirrhotic liver. There were no manifestations of extra-hepatic spread. It showed poor response to chemotherapy. Liver transplantation was performed with uneventful recovery. There is no evidence of disease recurrence at 19 months after surgery