Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Noun)
Meaning
Carcinoma of the liver.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer in adults, accounting for approximately 70-80% of cases.
- Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C virus, heavy alcohol consumption, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Patients with cirrhosis of the liver are at an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma.
- A diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma is typically made using a combination of imaging tests such as ultrasound and computed tomography, and laboratory tests including alpha-fetoprotein levels.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma can be treated with surgical resection, liver transplantation, or locoregional therapies such as radiofrequency ablation or transarterial chemoembolization.