Primary hepatic malignant fibrous histiocytoma: diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic challenge.

Background: Due to the rarity of primary hepatic malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), the natural history, optimal management and prognosis are poorly characterized.

Methodology: Between January 2003 and December 2008, we treated 12 consecutive patients with primary hepatic MFH. The patient demographics, tumor characteristics, type of treatment and actuarial survival were analyzed.