Hepatocellular carcinoma(2)

John R. Gaughen, Jr., MD

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Abstract: 

A 57-year-old male on the liver transplant list for cirrhosis due to hepatits C presented with elevated liver function tests and a liver mass. Percutaneous biopsy of the liver mass revealed hepatocellular carcinoma.  The first four images represent pretreatment images, and the fifth image represents a posttreatment image.

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Question Text 

Between the fourth and fifth images, which treatment has been
performed?
 

Answers
 Answer: Cryoablation. 
Correct Answer? 
No
Answers
 Answer: Transarterial chemoembolization. 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Radiofrequency ablation. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Surgical resection. 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
Case Study Link: Hepatocellular carcinoma