Which of the following is the MOST unlikely feature of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Jaundice is rare, unless significant deterioration of the liver function or obstruction of the bile duct occurs. Serum elevation of alkaline phosphatase and alpha fetoprotein are common. Also know Most common symptom of hepatocellular carcinoma is abdominal pain. Most common sign of hepatocellular carcinoma is hepatomegaly. Ref: CSDT 13/e, Page 518; Harrison 17/e, Page 581
Hepatomegaly
Raised a- fetoprotein levels
Raised alkaline phosphatase
Jaundice