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[Early liver cancer]
H Takikawa1, K Nishikawa, M Yamanaka
1First Department of Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine.
Summary
Early liver cancers, often termed small liver cancers (<2 cm), are diagnosed using imaging and biopsies. Treatments like percutaneous ethanol injection and surgery offer over 70% 3-year survival rates, especially for patients with liver cirrhosis.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Early liver cancer lacks a formal definition, but solitary tumors <2 cm are commonly referred to as small liver cancers.
- Small liver cancers often occur in patients with underlying liver cirrhosis, complicating treatment decisions.