Pedunculated Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Distinguishing Features from Conventional Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Author: Norzila AB
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Pedunculated hepatocellular carcinoma; Exophytic hepatocellular carcinoma
From: The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2016;15(1):110-113
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Malignant pedunculated (exophytic) hepatocellular carcinoma (P-HCC) is a rare entity of hepatocellular carcinoma. Due to its unique characteristics, it gives a different spectrum of clinical findings, radiological presentation and different management approach with reported better outcome to the patients. We present a case report of a lady diagnosed with malignant pedunculated hepatocellular carcinoma.