Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular Carcinoma •Cut surface of a liver with a large focus of primary hepatocellular carcinoma. •The lesion at the center represents the primary tumor •A satellite nodule can be seen towards the right and above the primary nodule. •Notice that in contrast to the normal reddish chocolate color of liver, the hepatocellular carcinoma is tan-gray, and does not manifest the normal coloration. •This particular tumor appears not to be sufficiently differentiated to manifest bile staining. (Description By:T.V.Rajan, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:T.V.Rajan, M.D. UCHC )