Liver Cancers and Hepatic Tumours
Liver Tumours, Cysts and Cancers
Different types of cells in the liver can form various types of tumours. Some of them are benign (non-cancerous) and some are malignant (cancerous).
Read moreLiver Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a cancer of the liver cells (hepatocytes). It usually occurs in people with damaged liver (chronic liver disease and liver cirrhosis). Globally, liver cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer and the third most common cause of cancer death.
Read moreBenign Liver Tumours
Benign liver tumours are more frequent than liver cancers. They usually remain benign and rarely turn cancerous. Most do not cause any symptoms. They are commonly detected when an imaging test (ultrasound, CT or MRI) is done for evaluation of a symptom of some other disease.
Read moreLiver Cysts
Several types of cysts can occur in the liver. These include simple cyst, polycystic liver disease, hydatid cyst, liver abscesses, cystadenoma of the liver, various cystic tumours and Caroli's disease.
Read moreColorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Cancers tend to spread. When colorectal cancer spreads from its organ of origin (called primary) to a distant part of the body, it is called metastases (secondary). Liver metastases mean that cancer has spread to the liver. Colorectal cancer has the propensity to go to the liver. 35-55% of patients with colorectal cancer will develop liver metastases.
Read moreIntrahepatc Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is a cancer of the bile duct. It occurs when healthy cells of the bile duct change and start growing uncontrolled. When it affects the bile ducts which are still in the liver (intrahepatic ducts) it is called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Read moreAbout Author
Dr. Nikhil Agrawal
MS, MCh
This site helps you understand the disease process, best treatment options and outcome of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases and cancers. Dr. Nikhil Agrawal is Director of GI-HPB Surgery and Oncology at Max Superspeciality Hospital Saket, New Delhi and Max Hospital, Gurugram in India.