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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
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 [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
- The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
- Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
Social history
- History of alcohol use:
- Amount
- Duration
- History of illicit drug use
- History of unprotected sexual intercourse
Past Medical history
- History of infections:[1]
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- History of autoimmune disorders:
- History of blood transfusions
Menstrual history
- History of menstrual irregularities
Family history
- Family history of liver disease:
Medication history
- History of use of any hepatotoxic drugs
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of [disease] include:
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]
Common Symptoms
Hepatocellular carcinomas 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
- Portal Hypertension
- Splenomegaly
- Ascites
- Cough due to pleural effusion
- Jaundice and pruritus due to hepatocellular necrosis and obstruction of the bile ducts
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hematemesis
- Loss of appetite
- General decline in health
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Lower limbs edema
- Hepatic encephalopathy
References
- ↑ 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.