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Case Report

Giant Avascular Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mimicking Metastatic Tumor

Authors: C. T. THOMAS MD, L. H. WESTERFIELD MD, PAUL E. PERLMAN MD, EAPEN THOMAS MD

Abstract

SUMMARYWe have described the radiographic features of a case of solitary giant hepatocellular carcinoma in a noncirrhotic liver. It was angiographically avascular and resembled a massive metastatic tumor. Most hepatocellular carcinomas appear highly vascular on angiography. Hypovascularity may sometimes be encountered in the presence of cirrhosis.

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