What is another word for Malignant Hepatoma?
Pronunciation: [məlˈɪɡnənt hˌɛpɐtˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Malignant Hepatoma is a form of cancer that develops in the liver cells. There are many synonyms to describe this condition, such as Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, and HCC. The term "hepatocellular" refers to the cells in the liver that have the potential to become cancerous. This type of cancer is notoriously difficult to detect in its early stages and almost always requires intensive treatment. Other less common synonyms for malignant hepatoma include primary liver cancer, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and fibrolamellar HCC. Regardless of the term used to describe this condition, anyone diagnosed with malignant hepatoma should seek the advice of a medical professional as soon as possible to discuss options for treatment and care.
