Liver Cancer Flashcards

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Main type of primary liver cancer? Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Risk Factors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Liver Cirrhosis due to
- Alcohol Related Liver Disease
- NAFLD
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

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Liver Cirrhosis due to
- Alcohol Related Liver Disease
- NAFLD
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

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Patients with Liver Cirrhosis are offered screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma every?

6 Months with Ultrasound and Alpha Fetoprotein

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6 Months with Ultrasound and Alpha Fetoprotein

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Investigations for Hepatocellular Carcinoma?

Alpha Fetoprotein
Liver Ultrasound
CT and MRI
Biopsy

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Alpha Fetoprotein
Liver Ultrasound
CT and MRI
Biopsy

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Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation
Kinase Inhibitors and Monoclonal Antibodies

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Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation
Kinase Inhibitors and Monoclonal Antibodies

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