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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): This is the most common form of liver cancer, representing nearly all liver cancer Pilonidal Sinus
cases.
Intrahepatic cancer (IHC): This is a form of cholangiocarcinoma. IHC is cancer in your liver’s bile ducts. It represents Colorectal Surgery
about 10% to 20% of all primary liver cancer cases.
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Angiosarcoma: This type is very rare, representing about 1% of all primary liver cancer cases. This cancer begins in
the lining of blood cells in your liver. (Angiosarcoma may also affect other organs.) Appendix Surgery
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Causes of liver cancer? Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Liver cancer happens when something affects healthy liver cells’ DNA. DNA carries the genes that tell our cells how to Stomach Cancer
function. We all have genes that tell cells when to grow, multiply and die. For example, oncogenes help cells grow and
divide. Other genes, called tumor suppressor genes, monitor cell activity, keeping cells from multiplying uncontrollably Colorectal Cancer
and making sure cells die when they’re supposed to die.
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When our DNA mutates or changes, our cells get new instructions. In HCC, DNA changes turn on oncogenes and/or turn
off tumor suppressor genes. For example, studies show cirrhosis related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus Pancreatic Caner
(HCV) account for more than half of all HCC cases. When these viruses infect liver cells, they change cell DNA, turning
healthy liver cells into cancerous cells. Liver Cancer
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Blood tests: Healthcare providers may do blood tests for cancer, such as a liver function test, to check on liver
enzymes, proteins, and other substances that show whether your liver is healthy or damaged. They may test for
alfa-fetoprotein (AFP). High AFP levels may indicate liver cancer. Submit
Ultrasound (sonography): This test provides pictures of your soft tissue structures. Healthcare providers use
ultrasound to look for liver tumors.
Computed tomography (CT) scan: This special type of X-ray takes detailed images of your liver, providing
information about liver tumor size and location.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): This test produces very clear images of your body using a large magnet, radio
waves, and a computer.
Angiogram: This test helps healthcare providers examine your liver’s blood vessels. During this test, your healthcare
provider injects dye into an artery so they can track blood vessel activity and look for blockages.
Biopsy: Healthcare providers remove liver tissue to look for signs of cancer. Biopsies are the most reliable way to
confirm a liver cancer diagnosis.
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