James Lee Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
cancer, cancer oncology, Carcinogenesis
Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Illinois, USA
Dr. James Lee is working as scientist and professor at Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Illinois, USA. The author has specalization in cancer, cancer oncology, chemotherapy, Carcinogenesis, Chemotherapy
Case Report Open Access
Author(s): Nicholas Rawson, James Lee and Kevin Lowe
Abstract
Incidental hepatic masses are not uncommon being found in up to 6% of those undergoing imaging. These lesions have the potential to represent metastatic disease or a primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Long-standing cirrhosis from chronic hepatitis, alcohol, or hepatosteatosis represent some of the well-documented risk factors for HCC. However, older men with a history of smoking are also pre-disposed to the disease. We report a case of a patient with multiple risk factors for HCC who was diagnosed with an incidental liver lesion. He then underwent a thorough workup to rule out any potential primary mass that could have metastasized. He eventually underwent resection of the suspected HCC. The final histology indicated a non-hepatic origin of the c... view moreĀ»