Table 2 Differential Diagnosis Between SPC and GC with HM
SPC | GC with HM | |
|---|---|---|
Incidences | Rare, 8 cases | Geography/ethnicity (1.1~ 27/105) |
Gender | Major in F (F/M = 2/1) | Major in F (F/M = 2~ 6/1) |
Age(yrs) | Old age (Mean = 68.8) | Old age (Mean = 67) |
HBV/HCV | Partial patients | Not |
Gallbladder stones | 50% | ~ 85% |
AFP | Elevated in partial patients | Not |
CEA | Elevated | Elevated |
CA19–9 | Elevated | Elevated |
Number of liver masses | Simple or multiple | Multiple |
Location of liver masses | Any segments in the liver | Adjacent to the gallbladder |
Invasion of GC | Not found | Presentation |
Imaging manifestation | Hypovascular or hypervascular | Hypovascular |