[Association between hepatocellular carcinoma and polycythemia vera].
The association of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and polycythemia vera in a middle-aged caucasian man is described for the first time in this case report. The report underlines the necessity and the importance of a full, evidence-based investigation of the nature of polyglobuly in the course of HCC, a condition known to be associated to erythrocytosis, so far usually considered secondary to HCC, and not primary.
Gensini
Gian Franco
GF
Clinica Medica Generale e Cardiologia, Università, Firenze. g.gensini@dfc.unifi.it
Conti
Andrea A
AA
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000150:complications; D011087:Polycythemia Vera / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis