A 58-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis presents with progressive weight loss and right upper quadrant discomfort. Vital signs show BP 128/76, HR 92, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. Ultrasound reveals a 3.5-cm heterogeneous liver mass with arterial enhancement. Alpha-fetoprotein is elevated at 385 ng/mL. Prothrombin time is mildly prolonged. He denies fever or jaundice. Which diagnosis is most likely?

  1. A)Cholesterol polyp
  2. B)Cavernous hemangioma
  3. C)Hepatic adenoma
  4. D)Hepatocellular carcinomaGABARITO
  5. E)Focal nodular hyperplasia

Explicação

HCC commonly arises in cirrhotic livers and is associated with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol related cirrhosis, and aflatoxin exposure. Elevated AFP and a new liver mass strongly suggest HCC. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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