title: [Pedunculated hepatocellular carcinoma].
abstract: A case of this rare exception to the common gross types of hepatocellular carcinoma is reported. The main clinico-pathological findings of this variant are summarized in the light of a review of the relevant literature. Emphasis is placed on the usefulness of the latest diagnostic procedures including echography and CT scans for an increased accuracy of the preoperative clinical diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di anatomia patologica e citopatologia, Ospedale Santo Spirito (USSL 76) di Casale Monferrato.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Betta
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pavesi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pastormerlo
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Carcinoma epatocellulare peduncolato.