Liver metastasis Flashcards
1
Q
Most frequent primary tumor
A
gastro-intestinal tract (50%) breast ovaries bronchus kidney
2
Q
Lab
A
ALP and GGT elevated
3
Q
If primary = breast
A
- advanced sign
- only 12% have isolated metastasis in the liver
- resection only in selected cases
4
Q
Neuro-endocrine tumors
A
Resection also indicated unless both lobes
Improves survival
Dimnishes symptoms
