J Korean Geriatr Soc.
2008 Sep;12(3):171-175.
A Case of Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Unknown Origin, Presenting as Huge Abdominal Mass in an 82-year-old Female Patient
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. limyj@duih.org
- 2Department of Pathology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.
- 3Department of Radiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.
Abstract
- Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) of unknown origin presents unusually in the elderly as a huge abdominal mass. Though most commonly associated with viral infections, about 10% of HCC in Korea arise from an unknown cause. HCC of unknown origin has a varying clinical picture and prognosis. It is known to have relatively good reserve liver function and rarely complications with previous cirrhosis or active hepatitis. Its pathogenesis may be not associated with an inflammation-dysplasia-carcinoma sequence. We recently managed an unusual case of moderately differentiated hepatocellular carinoma of unknown origin presenting with a huge abdominal mass. The 82-year-old female patient had no history of viral hepatitis and no other metabolic diseases were diagnosed. She received palliative care.
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