Contemporary management and classification of hepatic leiomyosarcoma

ConclusionsHepatic resection for leiomyosarcoma is associated with encouraging rates of 5‐year overall and disease‐free survival. The worse outcome that had been expected based on data derived from historical cohorts (partly comprising subjects with GIST) was not observed. An algorithm for pathological classification and treatment is suggested.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - November 25, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mazin O. Hamed, Keith J. Roberts, William Merchant, J. Peter A. Lodge Tags: Original Article Source Type: research