Hepatoid carcinoma of the ovary (HCO) was first reported in 1987 in 5 cases of malignant ovarian tumors which were similar to hepatocarcinoma in the histological analysis. We report the first case in the literature of a patient diagnosed with HCO treated using HIPEC after extensive cytoreductive surgery, and we discuss the value of this therapeutical option in patients with HCO.

the presentation treatment and postoperative progress of two patients with pearly intraspinal eptdermcids is described. in one of the patients the tumour recurred after the first removal. necessitating a second operation. despite serious distur bances of gait both patients improved following surgery. the literature in respect of these tumours. is reviewed