Hepatocellular Carcinoma Arising from Hepatocellular Adenoma in an Elderly Male Patient
- Author:
Manuel LIM
1
;
Jong Man KIM
;
Ji Eun KWON
;
Eun Sung JEONG
;
Jaehun YANG
;
Okjoo LEE
;
Kyeong Deok KIM
;
Sang Jin KIM
;
Jinsoo RHU
;
Gyu-Seong CHOI
;
Jae-Won JOH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Liver Cancer 2021;21(1):87-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hepatocellular adenoma is a benign tumor of the liver occurring predominantly in young women taking oral contraceptives. The malignant transformation of hepatocellular adenoma into hepatocellular carcinoma has rarely been reported. Herein, we report the case of an elderly male patient with hepatocellular carcinoma that developed from hepatocellular adenoma. The patient’s high risk for surgery and conflicting biopsy and imaging results made it difficult to determine the treatment direction. Eventually, the mass was completely removed by laparoscopic left hemi-hepatectomy without complications.
