The following are true about Hepatocellular carcinoma except

The following are true about Hepatocellular carcinoma except –

A. It has a high incidence in East Africa and South-east Asia.

B. Its worldwide incidence parallels the prevalence of Hepatitis B

C. Over 80% of tumours are surgically resectable

D. Liver transplantation offers the only chance of cure in those with irresectable disease.

Correct Answer: Over 80% of tumours are surgically resectable

Description: Because of multicentricity, bilobar involvement, poal vein invasion, and lymphatic metastasis only 15-20% of hepatocellular carcinomas are resectable" Ref : Harrison 17/e p.580 , Sabiston 18/e p1500

Category: Anatomy

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