Gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma: a specific type of gastric adenocarcinoma easily misdiagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma / 中华肝胆外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
;
(12): 500-502, 2016.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-498010
ABSTRACT
Gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma (GHA) is a rare but important sub-type of gastric adenocarcinoma characterized by high serum α-fetoprotein,early lymphatic and hepatic metastasis,and poor prognosis.Clinically,the presentation could be atypical,liver neoplasm could be the initial finding.With similar clinicopathological presentation as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),prompt and correct diagnosis can be a challenge,especially in endemic areas with a high incidence of HCC.Once diagnosed,surgical removal remains the treatment of choice.This review focus on advancement on the biological,histological and immunohistological features,and the clinicopathological presentation of GHA.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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