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Cancer of liver (Symptoms (Pulmonary embolus, Hepatomegaly, Edema,…
Cancer of liver
Symptoms
Pulmonary embolus
Hepatomegaly
Edema
Ascites
causes
previous infection with hepatitis
chemical exposure
use of anabolic steriods
use pf oral contraceptives
Pathophysiology
causes body`s immune system to attack liver cells
activated immune inflammatory cells release free radicals
chronic infections of hepatitis B and C
which leads to carcinogenic DNA repair
Risk factors
Being diabetic
Metabolic disease
Liver cirrhosis
Consumption of alcohol
Diagnostic tests
Liver scan
CT scan
Hepatic angiograghy
Health education
Avoid use of herbal medicines
Use drugs after health practitioner advise
Avoid intake of alcohol
Nursing management
Bed rest
Administer diuretics as prescribed
Paracentisis
Definition
is the cancer that starts in the liver