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Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FL-HCC) is a distinctive liver carcinoma arising in non-cirrhotic livers, predominantly affecting young patients. As described in the disease definition, tumor cells are characteristically polygonal and deeply eosinophilic, embedded within a fibrous lamellar stroma. Prognosis is documented as comparable to classical hepatocellular carcinoma arising in non-cirrhotic livers, and more favorable than hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic livers. One recognized subtype—mixed fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma—is catalogued in the MONDO Ontology.
Clinical phenotype and symptom data are not certified in this packet. The disease definition characterizes FL-HCC by its predilection for young patients and its occurrence in non-cirrhotic hepatic tissue.
No genetic cause or inheritance pattern is certified in this packet. Active clinical investigations are examining the DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion kinase as a molecular target (NCT04248569; NCT06789198), as referenced in the certified clinical trial records.
No certified diagnostic methods are documented in this packet beyond the histopathologic description provided in the disease definition: polygonal, deeply eosinophilic tumor cells embedded in a fibrous lamellar stroma, arising in non-cirrhotic livers.
No FL-HCC-specific approved therapies are certified in this packet. Atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab (Tecentriq/Avastin) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) hold FDA approvals for hepatocellular carcinoma broadly, not specifically for fibrolamellar HCC. A compound (C66H100N6O27) holds an orphan drug designation for HCC treatment. Active clinical trials are investigating multiple agents in FL-HCC and pediatric HCC populations.
13 trials found
Natural history data are not certified in this packet. The disease definition states that prognosis is comparable to classical HCC in non-cirrhotic livers and more favorable than HCC arising in cirrhotic livers.
ClinicalTrials.gov records 10 active or ongoing studies, including a Phase 3 study in children and young adults (NCT03533582), Phase 1 peptide vaccine trials targeting the DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion kinase (NCT04248569; NCT06789198), a Phase 1 safety and efficacy study of combination systemic therapy (NCT05468359), and a Phase 1 glutamine antagonist trial (NCT06027086). The research landscape encompasses 81 classified publications, predominantly case reports (24) and reviews (7), with documented biomarker and gene therapy research.
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Updated Sep 8, 2026
A recent study analyzes nine cases of fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, providing insights into its clinicopathological and molecular genetic characteristics. This research contributes to the understanding of this rare liver cancer.
A case report highlights refractory hyperammonemic encephalopathy as a paraneoplastic manifestation of fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. This discovery may enhance understanding of the neurological complications associated with this rare cancer.
A recent publication discusses the management strategies for rare primary liver cancers, specifically combined hepato-cholangiocarcinoma and fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. This research highlights the complexities and treatment considerations for these unique cancer types.