Bøger af Eddie Goblin

Liver cancer refers to a cancer that affects the liver. It is grouped in two categories, namely, primary liver cancer and secondary liver cancer. Primary cancer develops in the liver and is classified into three types, namely, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), intrahepatic cancer (IHC), and angiosarcoma. Secondary liver cancer or liver metastasis begins in other parts of the body and reaches the liver. Cirrhosis is the primary cause of liver cancer, which is caused due to hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Some common symptoms of liver cancer are jaundice, nausea, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, etc. A few of the treatment methods for this medical condition are liver transplantation, hepatic arterial embolization and ablation. Treatment may also include therapies like targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radioembolization. This book outlines the pathological and clinical aspects of liver cancer in detail. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the management of this disease. The book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

Hepatology is a sub field of medicine that deals with the study, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas. Liver cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the liver. There are several forms of liver cancers including primary liver cancer, secondary liver cancer, and benign liver tumors. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the major type of primary liver cancer that commonly develops in patients suffering from chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is the second most common type of primary liver cancer that arises from cells lining the bile ducts. Secondary liver cancer is a cancerous tumor that has metastasized to the liver from a cancer in some other part of the body such as the stomach, breast, lung, or pancreas. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to cancers in hepatology. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for medical graduate and post graduate students.