Hemothorax caused by spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

Hemothorax caused by spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We report a rare case in which hemothorax occurred in addition to hemoperitoneum due to spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) originating from the caudate lobe of the liver. The case pertains to a 56-year-old female who was transported to our hosp...

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Main Authors: Ono Fuminori, Hiraga Masaki, Omura Noriyuki, Sato Manabu, Yamamura Akihiro, Obara Megumi, Sato Jun, Onochi Shoichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Hemothorax
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Rupture
Caudate lobe
Omental bursa
Lesser sac
Transcatheter arterial embolization
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/215

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