Nodular hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract

The paper describes a clinical observation of asymptomatic course and late diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma with solitary giant tumor atypically located “on a pedicle” in a liver segment. The patient independently detected a neoplasm in the abdominal cavity. The paper presents stages of outpatient laboratory and instrumental diagnostics. Pattern of 13 cm tumor growth in one segment of the liver was considered uncommon but appropriate for the surgery – atypical liver resection. Such location of the tumor raised doubts about the organ reference prior to surgery. The patient underwent successful surgical treatment, specific treatment and follow-up in a certain medical institution.