A patient with a history of alcohol dependence syndrome presents with sudden and unintentional weight loss. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AHepatic adenoma
BCholangiocarcinoma
CHepatocellular carcinoma
DAlcoholic hepatitis
A 60-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis presents with a 4 cm hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) located in segment VII of the liver. Considering the patient has Child-Pugh A liver function, which clinical factors are most critical in deciding between liver resection and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)?
ATumor size, location, liver function, and portal hypertension status
BPresence of comorbidities and performance status
CTumor vascular invasion and metastasis
DPatient’s age and overall health status
Which of the following is true regarding extended criteria donors for liver transplantation?
ADonors with well-controlled diabetes mellitus
BHepatitis C antibody positive donors
CDonors with significant uncontrolled comorbidities
DDonors aged >60 years with no significant comorbidities
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