title: [Pathogenesis and selection of treatment modalities for hepatocellular carcinoma].
abstract: Factors determining the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were analyzed. Small HCC was compared to large HCC. Small HCC is less encapsulated, but has less frequent vascular invasion with favorable prognosis if resectable. Liver transplantation would be indicated in small HCC, unresectable because of far-advanced liver cirrhosis.
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis