Are subsegmental liver tumors dangerous?

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Question
Hello doctor,
Please tell me about HCC, lower segment V, VIII liver tumor; Portal vein thrombosis branched into segments V and VIII. Can I ask if liver cancer is dangerous? What are the symptoms of the disease and how is it treated? Thank you doctor.
Dao Thanh Phuong (1980)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Are liver tumors dangerous? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Liver tumor of lower segments V, VIII thinks HCC and portal vein thrombosis P branch into segments V, VIII is the doctor is thinking of primary hepatocellular carcinoma. . It is the most common malignancy of the liver and can be fatal in poor liver function or distant metastases. You should go to the hospital to see a gastroenterologist, oncologist for more detailed treatment advice and an accurate prognosis.
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