Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Hepatitis B Virus Infection in a 14 - Year - Old Noncirrhotic Patient

Park, Sang Eun; Park, Byung Kyoo; Koo, Ja Young; Park, Byung Chae; Jun, In Sun; Huh, Man Ha

J Korean Cancer Assoc > Volume 17(1); 1985 > Article

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Cancer Association 1985;17(1): 42-47.

14 세 남아에서의 HBs-Ag 양성인 원발성 간세포암 1 예

박상은, 박병규, 구자영, 박병채, 전인선, 허만하

Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Hepatitis B Virus Infection in a 14 - Year - Old Noncirrhotic Patient

Sang Eun Park, Byung Kyoo Park, Ja Young Koo, Byung Chae Park, In Sun Jun, Man Ha Huh

ABSTRACT

An adult-type of primary hepatocellular carcinoma associated with HBV infection occurring in a 14-year-old boy is reported. Serological examination of his mother revealed the prese- nce of HBc-Ab suggesting familial transmission of HBV infection to the patient in his early life. There was no history of chronic liver disease and no clinical evidence of liver cirrhosis. Histological examination taken from needle biopsy revealed an adult-type HCC without histological features compatibie with hepatoblastoma. The present case with HBs-Ag-positive HCC in childhood may imply the significant relationship between HBV and HCC not only in adult but also in chiidhood.