Early Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A stage term referring to hepatocellular carcinoma that presents as a single tumor with the largest diameter measuring 2 cm or less. The liver function is well-preserved and there is no vascular invasion or metastasis. (Barcelona Liver Cancer Classification).

**Synonyms:** - Very Early Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma