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Here are some images of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma / HCC):
1. HCC Histology - Medium Power (H&E stain)
This H&E section shows malignant cells arranged in broad trabeculae (thickened cords of cells) lined by endothelial cells forming sinusoids that supply the tumour with blood.
2. HCC Histology - High Power (H&E stain)
At high power, key features are visible:
- Abnormally thick trabeculae (>3 cells thick)
- Granular eosinophilic cytoplasm
- Thick nuclear membranes with prominent nucleoli
- Pseudoglandular architecture - gland-like structures representing dilated bile canaliculi
- Distinct cell borders
3. HCC Radiology (CT/MRI)
For radiological imaging, the hallmark of HCC on contrast-enhanced CT or MRI is:
- Arterial phase hyperenhancement - the tumour lights up brighter than surrounding liver (due to high vascularity)
- Washout in portal venous/delayed phases - the tumour becomes relatively darker than the surrounding liver
You can see examples of CT imaging in this detailed imaging overview from PMC, or a practical visual comparison on YouTube of normal vs HCC CT scans.
Sources: NUS Pathweb (histology slides); Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine, 7th Edition.
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