What are the common symptoms of liver cancer?

Liver cancer is the third most common malignant tumor with a mortality rate second only to gastric cancer and esophageal cancer. The symptoms of liver cancer in the early stage are not obvious. So, what are the common symptoms of liver cancer? The following is a detailed explanation of the symptoms of liver cancer by experts.

1. Secondary liver cancer: Secondary liver cancer develops slowly, and the AFP test is generally negative. The main identification method is to check whether there are primary cancer lesions in organs other than the liver.

2. Cirrhosis: Symptoms of liver cancer are often accompanied by a history of hepatitis and a long course of disease, with signs of cirrhosis such as splenomegaly, esophageal varices, spider nevi, liver palms, etc.

3. Liver abscess: Ultrasound examination of liver abscess shows liquid dark area, and liver puncture and aspiration of pus can often confirm the symptoms of liver cancer.

4. Benign liver tumors: Symptoms of liver cancer such as hepatic cavernous hemangioma and hepatic adenoma can be identified with the help of B-ultrasound, CT, hepatic vascular scanning, and hepatic artery angiography.

5. Hepatic echinococcosis: Symptoms of liver cancer are often seen in pastoral areas, with a history of contact with cattle, sheep, dogs, etc. Ultrasound examination showing liquid dark areas and negative AFP are helpful for identification.

The above is a brief introduction to the early symptoms of liver cancer. I believe you have a certain understanding of the early symptoms of liver cancer. It is for your reference only. If you have any questions about the early symptoms of liver cancer, please consult our online experts, who will answer them in detail.

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