From: Resected primary mucinous cholangiocarcinoma of the liver
Pure MC | Combined HCC and MC | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Number | 8 cases (including this case) | 4 cases | |
Underlying liver disease | none of 8/8 cases | HCV 2 cases, alcoholic cirrhosis 1 case, cryptogenic cirrhosis 1 case | 0.0009 |
Age (years) | 41–79(average 65 years old) | 51–70s (average 58 years old) | |
Sex (male:female) | 5:3 | 2:2 | 0.679 |
Tumor size (cm) | 6.7 ± 3.7 | 7.6 ± 5.0 | 0.744 |
Tumor markers positivity | |||
CEA | 4/6 (66%) | 3/4 (75%) | 0.778 |
AFP | 0/6 (0%) | 3/4 (75%) | 0.0112 |