Immature variant of HCC is?: (A) Pseudoglandular, (B) Fibrolamellar, (C) Pleomorphic, (D) Giant cell
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Fibraolamellar Fibrolamellar carcinoma (fibrolamellar variant of HCC)* It is a distinctive variant of hepatocellular carcinoma. It is seen in young adults (20-40 yrs of age). It has equal sex incidence. It has better prognosis. It has no association with HBV or cirrhosis. It is grossly encapsulated mass. AFP elevation is not seen in Fibrolamellar Ca.