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I am a professional surgeon based in Beijing, China.

What Are the Symptoms of Liver Cysts?

Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that usually remain asymptomatic and are found incidentally on imaging. When symptoms do occur, they are related to cyst size, number, or complications such as infection, rupture, or pressure on adjacent organs. Right-upper-quadrant discomfortA persistent dull ache or feeling of fullness under the ribs is the most common complaint, especially after meals or prolonged sitting. Abdominal bloating and early satietyLarge cysts compress the stomach or intestines, producing visible distension and the sensation of being full after only a small amount of food. Nausea and occasional vomitingPressure on the gastric wall can trigger queasiness, eructation, or... Learn more

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What Are the Symptoms of Liver Tumors?

Liver tumors—benign or malignant—may remain silent while small. As they enlarge or metastasize, the following complaints commonly appear: Right-upper-quadrant pain or heavinessA dull, continuous ache or dragging sensation under the ribs is the most frequent early symptom; sudden severe pain suggests bleeding into the tumor or capsule rupture. Palpable mass or abdominal swellingPatients often notice a firm, non-tender lump or increasing girth caused by hepatomegaly or ascites. Unintended weight loss & anorexiaRapid loss of >5 % body weight, early satiety and food aversion reflect high tumour metabolism and cytokine release. Fatigue and weaknessPersistent tiredness disproportionate to activity is common in... Learn more

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What Are the Symptoms of Liver Hemangioma?

A liver hemangioma is a harmless tangle of blood vessels that looks like a small raspberry inside the liver. Doctors often find it by accident while scanning the belly for something else. Most people never feel it, yet a large one can ache or press on nearby organs. Knowing the early hints helps you decide when to relax and when to ask for a follow-up scan. The silent majority Up to one in five adults carry a hemangioma without a single symptom . The bump stays small, grows slowly, and never breaks. A routine ultrasound or CT scan for kidney... Learn more

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What Are the Symptoms of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors?

Pancreatic endocrine tumors (PETs) are rare neoplasms that arise from the hormone-secreting cells of the pancreas. They can be classified as either functional (hormone-secreting) or non-functional (non-hormone-secreting). The symptoms depend on the type of hormone produced and the size or location of the tumor. Insulin-secreting tumors (Insulinomas) Episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially during fasting or after exercise Symptoms include sweating, palpitations, tremors, confusion, blurred vision, and loss of consciousness Relief of symptoms after glucose intake is typical Gastrin-secreting tumors (Gastrinomas) Recurrent peptic ulcers, often multiple or refractory to treatment Abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting Diarrhea due to... Learn more

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What Are the Symptoms of Cholangiocarcinoma?

Cholangiocarcinoma (bile-duct cancer) is anatomically classified into intra-hepatic, peri-hilar and distal types. Early findings are usually non-specific; symptoms depend on where the tumour grows and how quickly it obstructs bile flow. Painless jaundiceYellow discoloration of skin and sclera plus dark urine and clay-coloured stools is the hallmark of peri-hilar or distal tumours that occlude the main bile ducts . Generalised pruritusDeposition of bile salts in the dermis produces intense, often intractable itching that may precede visible jaundice. Right-upper-quadrant painA dull, non-colicky ache or sense of fullness develops as the mass enlarges or as the gall-bladder and liver capsule become stretched.... Learn more

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