Liver (hepatic) Cancers

Most commonly occur in age group 40 -60 years and in males.

Risk factors
  • Hepatitis B ,C infection
  • Alcohol use
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Smoking
  • Cirrhosis
Clinical Features
  • Abdomen pain
  • Weight loss
  • Jaundice
  • Loss of appetite and weight
Evaluation
  • Serum AFP
  • CT scan of abdomen,pelvis and chest
  • Liver biopsy in some cases
  • PET scan in some cases
Chemotherapy

In early stages, removal of cancer by hepatectomy(removal of that part of involved liver) is done. In select cases, with small cancers non surgical techniques like radiofrequency ablation is also done. In patients who has liver failure along with cancer, transplantation may be considered. In very advanced stages only chemotherapy or targeted treatment is given