Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Overview

A primary malignant neoplasm of epithelial liver cells. It ranges from a well-differentiated tumor with EPITHELIAL CELLS indistinguishable from normal HEPATOCYTES to a poorly differentiated neoplasm. The cells may be uniform or markedly pleomorphic, or form GIANT CELLS. Several classification schemes have been suggested.

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Quick facts about Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.200.025.255|C04.588.274.623.160|C06.301.623.160|C06.552.697.160

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