How to diagnose liver cancer? Four common examination methods for diagnosing liver cancer

In general, the common methods for diagnosing liver cancer are:

1. CT examination

In recent years, CT examination is a common method for diagnosing liver cancer, which can clearly show the size, shape, number and boundaries of the patient. In addition, the various channels in the liver can be reconstructed based on image analysis, and the relationship between the blood vessels and tumors in each liver segment can be accurately determined.

2. Magnetic resonance imaging

This method of diagnosing liver cancer is very good for examining mild cases and is very helpful for benign lesions of liver cancer tumors. This diagnostic method is often used to supplement CT diagnosis.

3. Alpha-fetoprotein

In clinical practice, alpha-fetoprotein is currently a commonly used method for diagnosing liver cancer. This method is simple and practical. Patients with viral hepatitis are more likely to develop liver cancer, and their alpha-fetoprotein levels will rise, but not all liver cancer patients will have elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels. Therefore, normal alpha-fetoprotein levels in patients with chronic liver disease should not be underestimated.

4. Ultrasound examination

Generally speaking, ultrasound examination is often used for follow-up after treatment and for census of the disease. This method of diagnosing liver cancer can show the shape and size of the patient's tumor and is very valuable for the diagnosis of liver tumor diseases.