Congenital cardiac liver cirrhosis with combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac liver cirrhosis secondary to Fontan procedure has been associated with hepatocellular carcinoma at a younger age. However, Fontan associated liver disease and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma has not been previously reported. Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that accounts for 2-5% of primary liver tumors and poses significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. This case highlights these needs and potential screening and treatment considerations. Herein we describe a case of combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma in a patient with autism, congenital heart disease, and Fontan procedure.

Case description

The patient is a 27-year-old male who presented with a liver mass detected on MRI performed in the context of a ri

SUBMITTER: El Dika I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9830364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature