liver tumors Flashcards
what is the most common primary liver tumor ?
hepatocellular carcinoma
what effect does the fungus aspergillus have on the liver ?
fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin
eat lots of locally grown food
what are the signs associated with hepatocellular carcinoma ?
hypoglycemia
erythrocytosis
budd chiari syndrome
what is the presentation of budd chiari syndrome ?
abdominal pain
ascites
hepatomegaly
increased alpha feto protein
what are the common sites of metastasis in hepatocellular carcinoma ?
lung
what is the treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma ?
transplantation
radio frequency ablation
chemoembolization
where is hepatic adenoma usually found ?
solitary tumor in the right lobe
what are the clinical associations with hepatic adenomas ?
contraceptive use
anabolic steroids
what is the other name for hepatic hemangioma ?
cavernous hemangioma
most common benign tumor
why is biopsy not recommended with hepatic hemangioma ?
fatal hemorrhage with biopsy
where does a hepatic angiosarcoma rise from ?
malignant tumor from endothelial cell origin
what are the risk factors associated with hepatic angiosarcoma ?
exposure to arsenic and vinyl chloride
overall what is the most common malignant liver tumor ?
metastasis
where can you be exposed to vinyl chloride and arseni ?
vinyl chloride - PVC plastic production
arsenic - rocks , soils and water
