An unusual presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma – Case report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of liver. If it is left untreated, the mean survival rate is less than 1 year. The most common sites for extra hepatic spread is lung (37-70%) followed by regional lymph nodes (23 – 45%). Bone metastases are rare with an incidence of 3 – 20%.The lumbosacral and thoracic spine is most common vertebrae affected. AFP can be normal in larger tumors. Hence novel markers are used for diagnosis and prognosis. HCC with intrahepatic metastasis has poor prognosis than synchronous tumors. Sorefenib which is an inhibitor of angiogenesis is recommended in advanced stage of HCC.Key words- Hepatocellular carcinoma, spinal cord compression, vertebral metastasis
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Shaila Mathai
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