Which one of the following is not true regarding fibrolamellar carcinoma?
Unlike HCC, fibrolamellar Ca is not associated with HBV infection. Fibrolamellar carcinoma characteristically manifests as a large hepatic mass in adolescents or young adults. Most patients present in the 2nd or 3rd decade of life. Cirrhosis; elevated a-fetoprotein levels; and typical risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma such as viral hepatitis, alcohol abuse, and metabolic disease are typically absent.
Seen in young adults
Better prognosis than HCC
Associated with HBV infection
Elevated AFP is not seen