Open AccessHepatocellular carcinoma in a non‐cirrhotic liver with a tumor thrombus
Author(s) -
Sadiq Abid M.,
Mashonganyika Tendai J.,
Mmbaga Lilian G.,
Sadiq Adnan M.,
Nkya Gilbert Z.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4800
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatocellular carcinoma , thrombus , hbsag , gastroenterology , liver function , carcinoma , liver disease , oncology , radiology , hepatitis b virus , immunology , virus
Abstract Young adults with HCC tend to have a poor prognosis because of advanced disease despite preserved liver function. Screening and early diagnosis for HCC are needed for young adults to demonstrate an improved prognosis, especially in HBsAg positive patients.