Liver Cancer
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The Diagnosis?
Blood test
Liver ultrasound
In this test sound waves are used to make up a picture of the inside of the liver
In this test sound waves are used to make up a picture of the inside of the liver
CT scan (CAT scan)
In this scan, several small X-rays are taken of the area in question and fed into a computer. This builds up a detailed picture of the size and position of the cancer
In this scan, several small X-rays are taken of the area in question and fed into a computer. This builds up a detailed picture of the size and position of the cancer
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or NMR scan)
This test is similar to a CT scan, but uses magnetism instead of X-rays to build up cross-sectional pictures of your body
This test is similar to a CT scan, but uses magnetism instead of X-rays to build up cross-sectional pictures of your body
Hepatic arteriography
In this test, a dye will be injected into your bloodstream. This dye shows up on X-ray and so will reveal abnormalities in the liver's blood supply
In this test, a dye will be injected into your bloodstream. This dye shows up on X-ray and so will reveal abnormalities in the liver's blood supply
Liver biopsy
The doctor will use a needle to take a few cells, or a small piece of tissue, from the liver This will be examined under the microscope for cancer cells.
The doctor will use a needle to take a few cells, or a small piece of tissue, from the liver This will be examined under the microscope for cancer cells.
