How to recognize a benign liver tumor?

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Liver tumors are the first and most common manifestation of liver cancer. However, liver tumors can also be benign and cause almost no complications. Benign liver tumors grow slowly and have almost no complications, so basically no treatment is required, unless the tumor grows too large and will press on nearby tissues, blood vessels and cause damage. .

1. What is a benign liver tumor?

If the cells in a tumor of the liver are normal cells, then the liver tumor is considered a benign liver tumor.
Benign tumors are noncancerous growths in the body. Unlike malignant liver tumors, they do not spread or metastasize to other parts of the body.
Benign tumors can form anywhere. When detecting a tumor that can be felt from the outside, many people often panic and fear. However, the vast majority of tumors in the body are benign, slow-growing, this condition is extremely common and can happen to anyone.
Most benign liver tumors progress slowly and have almost no complications, so treatment is not generally required, unless the tumor grows so large that it will press on nearby tissues, blood vessels, and blood vessels. causing damage, or complications of cyst rupture, bleeding in the tumor.

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2. How to know if a liver tumor is benign or malignant?

Liver tumors include malignant liver tumors and benign liver tumors. Benign or malignant liver tumors can be identified through basic clinical symptoms and diagnosed through tests and diagnostic techniques.
Benign liver tumors can be diagnosed from the outside in. External signs will often take precedence in the diagnostic process.

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Khối u gan lành tính có thể được chuẩn đoán từ bên ngoài vào trong

3. Symptoms of benign liver tumors

Benign tumors that are large enough are usually easy to spot, especially if they are close to the skin. Most benign tumors are not large enough to cause discomfort or pain. Benign liver tumors also have the same basic manifestations as normal benign tumors such as:
Chills Discomfort or pain Fatigue Fever Fever Loss of appetite Night sweats Weight loss Benign tumors usually only fix one location had an initial onset and remained unchanged in size or grew slightly larger. They grow silently and the growth of the tumor can be fast or slow depending on the patient.

4. Things to know about benign liver tumors

Benign liver tumors will be treated with medication to relieve pain or not to grow larger. Or you can use surgical removal if allowed by your doctor to avoid affecting your health, important organs such as nerves, blood vessels...
Mainly apply a reasonable diet to reduce disease faster. In cases where the tumor has a high probability of being malignant liver cancer, patients often have some symptoms such as: Abdominal pain in the liver, weakness, jaundice and loss of appetite, sometimes patients find a large tumor in the liver. right flank.
However, the telltale signs have no accurate diagnostic value. When detecting or suspecting a liver tumor of any kind, you should also conduct an examination and treatment as soon as possible.
Moreover, in the unlikely event that your tumor is malignant, early detection and treatment are decisive in the choice
First is to pay close attention to the abnormal signs of the body and Go to the doctor right away, to proactively prevent disease rather than to detect it late. When it is at an early stage or detected early, the chances of treatment are much better when the tumor has grown larger.
In the subclinical examination, the doctor may prescribe a number of diagnostic techniques, usually including ultrasound, CT scan, blood test, Alpha Fetoprotein blood test, liver function test... The most important is to do a biopsy of the tumor to diagnose the pathology.

Xét nghiệm máu là một trong những kỹ thuật được chỉ định để chẩn đoán u gan lành tính
Xét nghiệm máu là một trong những kỹ thuật được chỉ định để chẩn đoán u gan lành tính
If it is concluded as a benign liver tumor, you can rest assured. However, each person should have the habit of going for regular check-ups every six months or when there are abnormal signs to be screened to ensure the most peace of mind about health.
Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospital, we are providing a Hepatobiliary Screening Package that will check, monitor and evaluate your liver and biliary health status on your behalf. With a team of doctors who are highly qualified and experienced experts, with the support of advanced machinery systems, professional services, customers when participating in the package will enjoy medical benefits. The best health care, comprehensive protection of liver and gallbladder health for yourself and your loved ones.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

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