The most common type of primary liver cancer (that starts in the liver) is this condition, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma. The chance of developing this type of cancer increases due to the persistence of hepatitis B and C infections. Substances that cause cancer, cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse, and persistent cirrhosis are some of the other factors.
Non-cancerous (benign) tumors are very common and can go unnoticed. Their diagnosis often takes some time, necessitating the use of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or MRI. Benign liver tumors can take a variety of forms, including the following:
Hepatic adenoma: Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop this benign tumor. The majority of these tumors go unnoticed. Sometimes a benign tumor may burst and bleed into the abdominal cavity, necessitating surgery. Adenocarcinomas rarely develop into malignancy.
Hematoma: This type of benign tumor consists of an abnormal buildup of blood vessels. Adults with small, asymptomatic hepatic hemangiomas account for up to 5% of cases. Most of the time, no treatment is needed. Surgery may sometimes be necessary for newborns with large hepatic hemangiomas to avoid thrombosis and heart failure.
Carcinoid tumors of the liver
Primary liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the liver.
Metastatic liver cancer is a type of cancer that spreads to the liver from another cancerous site in the body.
Metastatic carcinomas make up the majority of liver tumors.
The most common type of primary liver cancer (that starts in the liver) is this condition, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma. The chance of developing this type of cancer increases due to the persistence of hepatitis B and C infections. Substances that cause cancer, cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse, and persistent cirrhosis are some of the other factors.
Signs and symptoms of liver cancer:
The most common signs of hepatocellular carcinoma are listed below. However, each person may have distinct symptoms. Some of the signs may be from the following:
Hepatoma treatment
The following factors can help doctors choose the best course of treatment for patients with hepatoma
Age, general health, and medical background
the extent of the disease
Tolerance to certain treatments, procedures, or medications
Predictions about how the disease will progress
What the patient prefers from the available options
Hepatoma treatment options include the following:
surgery
Surgery may be required to remove non-cancerous tissue and surrounding malignant tissue. Parts of the liver can be surgically removed, or the entire liver may be removed.
Radiation therapy.
High-energy radiation is used in radiotherapy to destroy or shrink cancer cells
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy kills cancer cells using anti-cancer drugs
Liver transplant
Replace the entire liver with a new one obtained from a donor