Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (FLC) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (FLC), a rare form of liver cancer typically found in individuals under 40 years old, is distinct from other liver cancers as it occurs in those with healthy livers. Its exact cause remains poorly understood, though recent studies suggest a chromosome 19 deletion resulting in an anomalous fusion of DNAJB1 and PRKACA genes may be pivotal in its development. Patients usually present with a sizable solitary liver mass alongside nonspecific symptoms. Histologically, FLC displays characteristic features such as large polygonal cells with oncocytic cytoplasm, prominent nucleoli, and dense collagen bands separating trabeculae and cords. Differential diagnosis distinguishes it from classical hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma through immunohistochemical studies, including markers like cytokeratin 7, CD68, and HepPar-1. Furthermore, FLC is distinguished by the activation of protein kinase A. The prognosis for FLC resembles that of classical...