Hepatocellular carcinoma in the youth. A comparative analysis with hepatocellular carcinoma in adulthood.

Abstract

HCC is a very uncommon disease in the youth and affects similarly both genders. It is discovered at an advanced stage. Hepatitis B and C are uncommon etiological factors. The frequency of fibrolamellar carcinoma is higher in this age group. Though resection is more feasible, the overall survival rates remain low.