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Hepatocellular carcinoma

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The most common form of liver cancer.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Liver cancer • Adenocarcinoma

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Hemorrhoids
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Hepatocellular carcinoma

Surgery

Liver transplant

Other treatments

Hospice care

Tests

Alpha fetoprotein and AFP l3
Hepatitis profile
Liver function test
Basic metabolic panel
Complete blood count
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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