Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer): Introduction - Hopkins Medicine

Liver biopsy is indicated when diagnosis is in doubt (Figure 7). If AFP is significantly elevated and a tumor is seen in the liver, it is reasonable to assume a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and a liver biopsy is not warranted. Figure 7. A, Biopsy of focal tumor; B, histological appearance; C, percutaneous approach to the liver. ................
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