1 - Hepatocellular Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Hepatocellular cancer signs
A
Weight loss
Jaundice
Palpable mass in RUQ
2
Q
Blood test results for hepatocellular cancer?
A
Elevated (slightly) LFTs (indicating hepatocellular damage)
3
Q
Appropriate initial investigations to consider if hepatocellular cancer is suspected?
A
CT abdomen
US of the liver/abdomen
4
Q
Why is CT abdomen better than liver/abdo US?
A
Superior and highly specific
5
Q
When is a liver/abdo US indicated over a CT abdomen?
A
In a GP setting - guidelines say to consider an urgent ‘direct access’ (GP arranges and manages result) abdominal USS for liver cancer
