Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma mimics hepatic abscess on contrast‐enhanced ultrasound

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma (SHCC) is a rare subtype of hepatocellular carcinoma characterized by abdominal pain or persistent fever with an inflammatory reaction. Here, we report a case of SHCC mimicking hepatic abscess described by not only ultrasonography but also computer tomography. SHCC is a rare subtype of hepatocellular carcinoma characterized by epithelial and mesenchymal tumor features with sarcomatoid morphology. Here, we report a case of SHCC described by ultrasonography and computer tomography as well as confirmed by pathological examination.

Keywords

• computer tomography
• hepatocellular carcinoma
• Sarcomatoid
• ultrasonography