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How is the diagnosis of liver cancer?
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Imaging or biopsy: Hepatocellular carcinoma (or hcc) can be diagnosed with imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scan, mri, and angiography. Usually two studies are needed to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases a liver biopsy is needed. An Alpha fetoprotein blood test can assist with the diagnosis but by itself is not helpful.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Imaging studies: Diagnosis can be from ultrasound, ct , MRI and biopsy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Imaging studies: Diagnoses of liver cancer can be with ct, mri, ultrasound , as well as biopsies of liver.
Answered 9/28/2016
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