Pure hepatocellular carcinoma originates from an ectopic liver nodule located in the pancreas

Pure hepatocellular carcinoma originates from an ectopic liver nodule located in the pancreas

Ectopic liver (EL) is a rare congenital abnormality, which is localised most commonly in the wall of the gallbladder. Histoarchitectural abnormalities, which lead to impaired transfer of blood and bile, as well as well demarcation, are characteristic features of ectopic liver nodules. Both features may explain the discrepancies between hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases originating from ectop...

Multiple ectopic hepatocellular carcinomas in the pancreas

RATIONALE Ectopic liver tissue can develop at various sites near the liver. Ectopic hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) arising from ectopic liver tissue have a rare clinical incidence. A very rare case has been observed to have metastasis after operation. PATIENT CONCERNS We report an extremely rare case with multiple masses which were identified in the head and body of the pancreas. DIAGNOSE...

Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Diagnosing the Difficult Nodule

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rising worldwide. Although the best chance for long-term survival is early detection, screening high-risk populations to detect HCC when it is most treatable still has only limited success. Once detected within the cirrhotic liver, many observations still defy correct characterization, due in part to a history of nonstandarized nomenclature and...

Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Sheep

Hepatocellular carcinoma originates from hepatocytes and not from the progenitor/biliary compartment.

In many organs, including the intestine and skin, cancers originate from cells of the stem or progenitor compartment. Despite its nomenclature, the cellular origin of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains elusive. In contrast to most organs, the liver lacks a defined stem cell population for organ maintenance. Previous studies suggest that both hepatocytes and facultative progenitor cells with...