Angiosarcoma of the liver constitutes 2 per cent of all primary tumors of t
he liver. This lesion has demonstrated an intimate relationship between the
environment and potential malignant transformation, The CT appearance of h
epatic angiosarcoma is nonspecific, whereas arteriography provides the best
imaging tool for diagnosis. Hepatic resection is rarely feasible but shoul
d be considered if the disease is limited and the remainder of the liver is
relatively normal. The prognosis of patients with this malignancy is poor
with a median survival of 6 months. A patient with a hepatic angiosarcoma i
s described. Complete surgical resection was possible and was associated wi
th a prolonged (10-year) postoperative survival.