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==Overview==
The majority of patients with are asymptomatic hepatocellular carcinoma during the early stages of the disease. Symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma include [[abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], weakness, [[jaundice]], [[pruritus]], [[splenomegaly]], [[fatigue]], [[hematemesis]], [[fever]], and [[loss of appetite]].


==Overview==
==History and Symptoms==
In its earliest stages hepatocellular carcinoma does not cause any symptoms. When the tumors grow larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
*The majority of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma are asymptomatic during the early stages of the disease.
*[[Abdominal pain]] and vague abdominal fullness: At first the location of the abdominal pain you are experiencing may be isolated on the upper-right part of your abdomen. It is usually relatively mild [[pain]] or no pain at all that is present with this life-threatening condition. With the development of the cancer, [[abdominal pain]] is usually persistent.
=== Social history ===
*[[Abdominal lump]]: People can not find any [[lump]] at the beginning of the disease. When the tumor begins to enlarge, the [[lump]] may be obvious in the abdominal region.
*History of [[alcohol]] use:
*[[Jaundice]] and [[itching]]: This is caused by hepatocellular necrosis and obstruction of bile in the bile ducts.
**Amount
*[[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]]: Hepatocellular carcinoma disturbs the normal functions of digestion.
**Duration
*[[Vomiting blood]]: This symptom is attributed to many factors such dysfunction of the liver and spleen.
*History of illicit [[:Category:Drugs|drug]] use
*History of unprotected sexual intercourse
 
=== Past Medical history ===
*History of [[Infection|infections]]:<ref name="pmid21877109">{{cite journal |vauthors=Flores YN, Lang CM, Salmerón J, Bastani R |title=Risk factors for liver disease and associated knowledge and practices among Mexican adults in the US and Mexico |journal=J Community Health |volume=37 |issue=2 |pages=403–11 |year=2012 |pmid=21877109 |doi=10.1007/s10900-011-9457-4 |url=}}</ref>
**[[Hepatitis B]]
**[[Hepatitis C|Hepatitis C]]
*History of [[Autoimmunity|autoimmune disorders]]:
**[[Autoimmune hepatitis]]
**[[Crohn's disease]]
*History of [[Blood transfusion|blood transfusions]]
*History of [[jaundice]]
 
=== Menstrual history ===
*History of [[Menstrual disorder|menstrual irregularities]]
 
=== Family history ===
*[[Family history]] of liver disease:
**[[Wilson's disease]]
**[[hemochromatosis]]
 
=== Medication history ===
*History of use of any [[Hepatotoxicity|hepatotoxic]] drugs
*History of use of [[contraceptive]] [[Hormone|hormones]]
 
=== Occupational History ===
* Industrial exposure to possible [[Carcinogen|carcinogenic]] drugs
 
===Common Symptoms===
Patients are usually asymptomatic during the early stages of the disease. When the tumor increases in size, patients may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
*[[Abdominal pain]]
*Abdominal fullness
*Cough due to [[pleural effusion]]
*[[Constipation]]
*[[Coma]]
*[[Diarrhea]]
*[[Fatigue]]
*[[Fever]]
*[[Fetor hepaticus]]
*[[Forgetfulness]]
*[[Hepatic encephalopathy]]
**[[Confusion]]
*[[Hematemesis]]
*[[Hypoglycemia]]
*[[Jaundice]] and [[pruritus]] due to hepatocellular [[necrosis]] and obstruction of the [[bile ducts]]
*[[Loss of appetite]]
*[[Loss of appetite]]
*General decline in health
*Lower limbs [[edema]]
*[[Weakness]] or [[fatigue]]
*[[Nausea]]
*[[Fever]]
*[[Portal Hypertension]]
Infections or other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
**[[Splenomegaly]]
**[[Ascites]]
*[[Personality changes]]
*[[Vomiting]]
*[[Weight loss]]
 
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Overview

The majority of patients with are asymptomatic hepatocellular carcinoma during the early stages of the disease. Symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, jaundice, pruritus, splenomegaly, fatigue, hematemesis, fever, and loss of appetite.

History and Symptoms

  • The majority of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma are asymptomatic during the early stages of the disease.

Social history

  • History of alcohol use:
    • Amount
    • Duration
  • History of illicit drug use
  • History of unprotected sexual intercourse

Past Medical history

Menstrual history

Family history

Medication history

Occupational History

Common Symptoms

Patients are usually asymptomatic during the early stages of the disease. When the tumor increases in size, patients may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

Videos

{{#ev:youtube|-L2r8raXfKs}} {{#ev:youtube|eVKYAFGmKog}}

References

  1. ↑ Flores YN, Lang CM, Salmerón J, Bastani R (2012). "Risk factors for liver disease and associated knowledge and practices among Mexican adults in the US and Mexico". J Community Health. 37 (2): 403–11. doi:10.1007/s10900-011-9457-4. PMID 21877109.
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