| Literature DB >> 18332985 |
M W Louie-Johnsun1, P M Hewitt, D S Perera, D L Morris.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rare in pregnancy but can enlarge rapidly under these circumstances. CASE OUTLINE: A 25-year-old woman was diagnosed with HCC of fibrolamellar type immediately post-partum. One year after liver resection the patient remains well. DISCUSSION: This is only the second report of fibrolamellar carcinoma occurring in pregnancy. Other types of hepatocellular carcinoma in pregnancy have generally demonstrated a poor outcome, probably secondary to hormonal changes and increased liver vascularity.Entities:
Year: 2003 PMID: 18332985 PMCID: PMC2020588 DOI: 10.1080/13651820310015310
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HPB (Oxford) ISSN: 1365-182X Impact factor: 3.647