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How are liver tumours diagnosed?
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Dr Christopher Nahm
General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Dr Chris Nahm is a Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and General Surgeon with an international academic reputation. He is a Clinical Academic Senior Lecturer in Hepatobiliary and … View Profile
Liver tumours are often discovered incidentally on imaging performed for other reasons. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of high-quality CT or MRI scanning, blood tests including tumour markers, and discussion at a specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting. A biopsy is sometimes required but is often unnecessary when imaging characteristics are definitive.
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