Explore a concise summary of liver tumors, including benign conditions like hemangioma and FNH, primary malignancies like HCC and cholangiocarcinoma, and common
Summary Ompath Study Home Blog Flashcards MCQs Dashboard Toggle theme Back to Blog February 26, 2026 TUMORS OF THE LIVER — SHORT SUMMARY NOTES BENIGN TUMORS Cavernous Hemangioma Most common benign liver tumor ⭐ Incidental finding DO NOT biopsy (hemorrhage risk) Focal Nodular Hyperplasia (FNH) Detailed Notes Central stellate scar ⭐ No OCP link, no malignant potential, no rupture Liver Cell Adenoma Young women + OCPs ⭐ Can rupture → intraabdominal hemorrhage ⭐ Can be mistaken for HCC Regresses on stopping OCPs MALIGNANT — PRIMARY Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) M:F = 3:1 to 8:1 Risk factors: HBV (200x risk), HCV, alcohol, aflatoxin B1, cirrhosis Vascular invasion ⭐ AFP 1000 ng/ml highly suggestive ⭐ Fibrolamellar variant = better prognosis ⭐ Px: death 6 months-1 year Rx: surgical resection Cholangiocarcinoma Bile duct origin NOT associated with HBV/HCV ⭐ Risk factors: PSC, Opisthorchis sinensis, Thorotrast AFP normal Angiosarcoma Vinyl chloride + arsenic + Thorotrast ⭐ Hepatoblastoma Children ⭐ MALIGNANT — SECONDARY (METASTATIC) Most common hepatic malignancy overall ⭐ Sources: colon lung breast ⭐ Key comparison: HCC Cholangiocarcinoma --- --- --- HBV/HCV Yes No AFP ↑↑ Normal Risk Cirrhosis, aflatoxin PSC, Opisthorchis Continue Learning MCQ Quizzes MCQ: PANCREAS PATHOLOGY — MCQs --- Q1. A patien... 20 questions HEART FAILURE & VASCULAR ANOMALIES 40 questions Heart Failure and Vascular Anomalies 40 questions Edit with