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Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Right Atrium Metastases.

Andreia M Teixeira¹, Iara Ferreira¹, Ana L Barbosa¹

¹Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, PRT.

|April 28, 2022

Summary

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is common in cirrhosis patients but rare without it. This paper highlights a rare initial presentation of HCC, emphasizing rising risks associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Hepatology
Oncology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is frequently diagnosed in patients with cirrhosis, irrespective of its cause.
While uncommon in individuals without known cirrhosis, HCC can metastasize to the lungs, lymph nodes, and bone, with cardiac involvement being rare.
Alcohol consumption and viral hepatitis B and C are primary causes of cirrhosis and HCC, but non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging risk factor due to increasing metabolic syndrome prevalence.

Observation:

This study describes an unusual initial presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma.
The case highlights the potential for HCC to occur in patients without a prior diagnosis of cirrhosis.
Cardiac metastases from HCC, though rare, are noted in the context of its common metastatic sites.

Findings:

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for hepatic steatosis, advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, and subsequent HCC development.
Despite NAFLD being a known risk factor, current medical guidelines lack specific recommendations for cancer surveillance in affected patients.
The paper aims to increase awareness regarding the rising incidence of HCC linked to NAFLD.

Implications:

Early screening and diagnosis of HCC are crucial for improving treatment efficacy and patient prognosis.
There is a need to develop and implement cancer surveillance strategies for patients with NAFLD.
Recognizing rare presentations of HCC is important for timely diagnosis and management, especially in the context of evolving risk factors like NAFLD.