Malignant tumours of the liver

Malignant tumours of the liver can either be primary (arising from the liver) or secondary (metastasis from a distant primary tumour). Clinical symptoms are non-specific and tumours are diagnosed incidentally or during surveillance imaging. Contrast-enhanced CT and MRI with hepatobiliary contrast are both excellent imaging modalities used for evaluation of these tumours. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary tumour and often presents on a background of liver cirrhosis. Tumour size, degree of liver cirrhosis and patient performance status dictate management pathways.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Hepatobiliary surgery Source Type: research