Spontaneous Necrosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Viral B Cirrhosis: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide and its prognosis largely depends on the stage at diagnosis and the feasibility of curative treatments. Spontaneous necrosis of HCC is an extremely rare phenomenon with an unclear pathophysiology. Various mechanisms, including vascular disturbances, immune-mediated response, and recurrent infection, have been considered. This case report presents a rare case of spontaneous necrosis of a small HCC in a patient with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis.

Case presentation

A 63-year-old male with compensated hepatitis B-related cirrhosis was under routine surveillance when a suspicious liver lesion was detected on ultrasound. Subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) confirm

SUBMITTER: Hidous Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature