Hi @meme5, it is a double-edged sword to receive a pathology report in advance of meeting with your doctor. A biopsy report is only one piece of the diagnostic process. The results must be put together with the other diagnostic testing (medical history, imaging like a CT scan, blood tests) to get the complete picture.

Focusing on individual terms in the pathology report doesn't consider the whole picture. So I offer this information as information only, not specific to your report or diagnosis. The following article from Cancer.net by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) helps to understand terms used in biopsy reports.
- After a Biopsy: Making the Diagnosis https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/diagnosing-cancer/reports-and-results/after-biopsy-making-diagnosis

In the article, atypical is defined as:
"Atypical: Cells that are not normal but are not cancerous. Atypical cells could become a cancer over time or may increase a person's risk of cancer."

This underlines the need for interpretation. Furthermore, you mention that the liver issue may have been there for a long time. The biopsy and further imaging studies will help rule out other liver-related issues and know what you're actually dealing with.

Heading into a weekend is a hard time to have to wait for the appointment with your oncologist. Do you have a patient portal where you can ask about your tests or ask to talk with a nurse navigator or social worker?