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Liver metastases



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Liver biopsy
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Hepatocellular cancer, CT scan
Liver metastases, CT scan
Liver metastases, CT scan
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs


Liver metastases

Alternative Names:

Metastases to the liver
Symptoms:

Symptoms vary, and many times liver metastasis is asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they may include:

  • Weight loss
  • Pain, usually in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
  • Jaundice
  • Fevers
  • Sweats

Signs and tests:
  • Elevated bilirubin
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Elevated tumor markers
  • Abdominal CT scan or MRI revealing liver masses
  • PET scan revealing liver masses
  • Ultrasound of the liver that reveals masses



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