Liver Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the vast majority of liver tumours?
A
Metastases
2
Q
What are symptoms of liver tumours?
A
Fever, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, RUQ pain
3
Q
What are signs of liver tumours?
A
Hepatomegaly, chronic liver disease, evidence of decompensation, bruit over liver
4
Q
What is a marker of HCC?
A
Alpha fetoprotein
5
Q
What is the gold standard investigation?
A
CT and biopsy
6
Q
What is the leading cause of HCC worldwide?
A
HBV
7
Q
What else can cause HCC?
A
HCV, AIH, cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver
8
Q
How do you treat HCC?
A
Resection of solitary tumours, transplant
