Hepatocellular Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
what infection is associated with this type of liver cancer
A
chronic hepatitis B and C
2
Q
4 main presenting symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma
A
abdominal mass, abdominal pain, weight loss, bleeding
3
Q
tumour marker of hepatocellular carcinoma
A
AFP
4
Q
true/false liver biopsy is common done to diagnose hepatocellular carcinoma
A
false - apparently done very rarely
5
Q
what is the most common liver cancer
A
hepatocellular carcinoma (90%)
6
Q
most common cause of HCC worldwide
A
chronic hepatitis B infection
7
Q
how regularly is HCC screening in cirrhosis done
A
6-12 months
8
Q
what does AFP stand for
A
alpha-fetoprotein
9
Q
surgical treatment of HCC
A
hepatic resection or transplant
radiofrequency ablation
10
Q
what other upper GI disorder is radiofrequency ablation done in
A
barrett’s oesophagus
