The cancers which start in the liver are classified as Primary liver cancers. The most common primary liver cancer is Hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC. The cancers which spread to liver after starting at a distant location are called secondary liver cancers.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is 5th most common cancer worldwide and 3rd leading cause of death. It has a high prevalence in Asian Countries and it is seen to be more aggressive as compared to west.
Cirrhosis is the most common risk factor for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Other significant risk factors for HCC are:
Most patients will have no symptoms pertaining to HCC. They may present with symptoms related to underlying cirrhosis or non-specific complaints of loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness etc. The patient may have symptoms related to decompensated chronic liver disease as: jaundice, ascites, etc.
The diagnosis of HCC is established by conducting blood tests and imaging studies.
HCC may be treated using one or more of three methods:
The early cancers have very good prognosis. With the advancement of imaging we have been able to catch smaller cancers much earlier so that they can be treated in a timely fashion. The success varies as per modality utilized. Liver transplant offers offers > 90% success rate in terms of graft survival and over 80% chance of 5 year cancer free survival.
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