Recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma at surgical incision site: case series and review of literature

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2017 Jul;99(6):e177-e119. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0097.

Abstract

First reported two decades ago, isolated incisional recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma is an extremely rare clinical entity. We present two cases of recurrence: one recurring over 10 years after initial resection, and the second presenting with a port site recurrence 3.5 years following laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation. Clinical case presentation, including radiographical, pathological, laboratory and intraoperative images are reported, together with a review of the current literature surrounding this uncommon hepatocellular carcinoma presentation.

Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma; Liver imaging; Recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local* / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local* / surgery
  • Surgical Wound* / pathology
  • Surgical Wound* / surgery