Liver cancer is one of the leading factors of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Creating awareness is therefore crucial to improve patient outcomes. Here we cover the various types of liver cancers, associated risk factors, global statistics, and management strategies. Global statistics Risk factors Types of liver cancer 1. Primary liver cancer: The one that originates in the liver A. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) The most common form of liver cancer in adults.
Can either be singular cancer cells that grow in size or several nodules growing throughout the liver. B. Angiosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma Rare, quick-growing, and widespread form of liver cancer Affects the blood vessel’s linings Thorium dioxide and vinyl chloride act as causative agents C. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) Affects the lining of the small bile duct D. Hepatoblastoma A rare kind of cancer that affects…
