A Case of Infiltrative Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Vascular Invasion Into the Heart

Area of Science:

• Hepatology
• Oncology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
• Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a primary risk factor for HCC.
• Limited screening strategies exacerbate HCC burden in low-resource settings.

Observation:

• A rare complication of newly diagnosed HCC was observed.
• The patient had a history of untreated hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
• The case occurred in a low-resource country within Sub-Saharan Africa.

Findings:

• The study details a rare complication associated with newly diagnosed HCC.
• The complication arose in the context of untreated chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
• This case underscores diagnostic and screening challenges in specific regions.

Implications:

• Improving HCC screening strategies is crucial for early diagnosis.
• Enhanced diagnostic approaches are needed in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Addressing HBV infection is vital for reducing HCC incidence and mortality.