AFP and hepatocellular carcinoma: On further inquiry, he had been admitted six months back for similar complaints and was managed with antibiotics and drainage of an abscess collection.The multi-phasic abdominal CT scan and raised alphafetoprotein confirmed Hepatocellular Cancer which initially has presented as a pyogenic liver abscess.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Hepatocellular cancer should be suspected and early diagnosis should be made in individuals presenting with a liver abscess and having risk factors for liver cancer.