Liver & Portal Hypertension
Understanding various liver conditions and their treatment approaches
Liver Tumours, Cysts & Cancers
Overview
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).
The liver is a vital organ and has many important functions. It plays a key role in the digestion of food. Functions of the liver include: Removing toxins from the blood, Producing blood clotting factors, Maintaining normal sugar levels in the body, Storing and processing nutrients absorbed by the intestine.
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis (Tests for Liver Cancer)
Treatment Options
Liver Anatomy Diagram
Types of Liver Lesions
Primary liver cancers
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
- Angiosarcoma
- Hepatoblastoma
Secondary liver cancers
- Colorectal cancer
- Breast cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Lung cancer
Benign liver tumours
- Hemangioma
- Focal nodular hyperplasia
- Hepatocellular adenoma
About 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 leads GI-HPB Surgery and Oncology at Apollo Hospitals.