liver and gallbladder disorders
Overview of Liver Tumors
Introduction
Liver tumors may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). are classified as Primary Liver Cancers (originating in the liver) or Noncancerous liver tumorsare relatively common and usually cause no symptoms. However, rarely, these tumors cause discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen or cause the liver to enlarge or to bleed into the abdominal cavity. Noncancerous liver tumors include Hemangiomas of the Liver None Cysts None Hepatic Granulomas None Hepatocellular Adenoma None Most noncancerous tumors are detected only when an Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder —such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—is done for an unrelated reason. The liver usually functions normally even when a noncancerous tumor is present. Thus, results of Most liver cancers start in other parts of the body. Most noncancerous liver tumors are detected unexpectedly, when an imaging test, such as ultrasonography, is done for another reason. 