Study of the relationship between explant histopathology and hepatocellular carcinoma post living donor liver transplantation

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common malignant tumors worldwide. Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is the only therapeutic option to treat both the cancer and the underlying liver disease. Methods: The study was conducted on 32 patients of HCC who underwent LDLT,. The explanted liver was sectioned & examined großly & microscopically for the degree of differentiation of tumour& microvascular invasion if present (prognostic histologic indicators). Follow up of patients was done including α-feto-protein, Ultrasound, Triphasic CT and other imaging when needed. Results: The patients' age range…