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Liver metastases are malignant (cancerous) tumors that originated at sites remote from the liver and spread to the liver via the bloodstream.
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Symptoms
In some cases, there are no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include: Weight loss; Pain, usually in the right up...
Causes
Cancer that may spread to the liver include colorectal, pancreatic, stomach and esophageal cancers, as well as breast c...
Tests
Tests that may be done to diagnose liver metastases include: Bilirubin blood test - may be high; Liver function tests -...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the primary cancer site, extent of spread to the liver (for example, only one tumor in the liver v...
Complications
Complications are generally the result of tumors spreading to a large area of the liver. This can result in fever, pain...
Prevention
Early detection of some types of cancer may prevent the spread of these cancers to the liver.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have cancer and suspect that it has spread to the liver. Anyone who has had a typ...
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