Hepatitis

Liver is one of the most important and largest internal organ of the body which sits in right upper part of the abdomen below the chest. It is essential for life. Several types of cancers can form in the liver. Most common type of cancer which affects liver is hepatocellular cancer. Other types of liver cancers which are less prevalent are intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, fibro lamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. Other non cancerous liver lesions are focal nodular hyperplasia, hepatic adenoma, liver cysts, hemangiomas. Many a times liver becomes seat of cancer cells which spread from other body parts and get deposited in liver. These are secondary tumors of liver and are known as metastatic tumors.

Liver cancer

Liver is one of the most important and largest internal organ of the body which sits in right upper part of the abdomen below the chest. It is essential for life. Several types of cancers can form in the liver. Most common type of cancer which affects liver is hepatocellular cancer. Other types of liver cancers which are less prevalent are intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, fibro lamellar hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hydatid disease

hydatid disease is a common parasitic disease that affects our liver and lungs.lt is caused by tapeworms. It may occasionally affect our brain also. It is usually caused by coming in contact with animals who suffer from hydatid disease or through ingestion of parasitic eggs contaminating the food, water or soil. They are actually carriers but have the potential to infect human beings. Liver is the most commonly affected organ followed by lungs.