All of the following are true about fibrolamellar carcinoma of the liver except:
It is AFP-negative, but patients typically have elevated neurotensin levels, normal liver function tests, and no cirrhosis. Ref: Harrison's Internal Medicine, 14th Edition, Page 580, 15th Edition, Page 590 and 18th Edition, Pages 784-785; Concise Pathology, 2nd Edition By Para Chandrasoma, Clive Roy Taylor, Page 650.
More common in females
Better prognosis than HCC
AFP levels always greater than 1000
Occur in younger individuals
AFP levels always greater than 1000