Most common form of liver cancer
5 new cases per 100,000 in western countries
> 100 per 100,000 in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
Mean survival of 6-20 months, steady over the years despite progress in diagnosis and therapies directed at<unk> 
Surgical resection with transplantation, remains the best chance for cure
However, < 20% of patients meet criteria for resection at time of diagnosis
Thus, early diagnosis is the most important step in managing<unk> 
5 new cases per 100,000 in western countries
> 100 per 100,000 in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
However, < 20% of patients meet criteria for resection at time of diagnosis
Thus, early diagnosis is the most important step in managing<unk>
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Regenerating nodule
Echinococcosis
Hemangioma
Ischemic hepatitis
Focal fat
Amyloidosis
Dysplastic nodules