A malignant tumor of the liver (primary hepatocellular carcinoma) sometimes associated with hepatitis or cirrhosis. Elevated blood levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) may indicate the presence of a hepatoma. AFP levels are useful in monitoring chemotherapeutic success in treating this condition.
a cancerous tumor of the liver
The most common type of primary liver cancer. It starts in the main cells of the liver. Another name for it is hepatocellular carcinoma.
See Hepatocellular carcinoma.
A malignant tumor occurring in the liver.
a cancerous tumour of the liver