Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma or cirrhosis of the liver is cancer of the liver. This type of cancer occurs more in men than women. The main cause for liver cancer is the scarring of the liver. It can be caused by

Alcohol abuse

Hepatitis B or C virus infection
Some autoimmune diseases of the liver
Too much hemoglobin in the body
Long term diseases related to liver.

Patients who suffer from hepatitis B or C are also at risk for liver cancer even if they do not suffer from cirrhosis of liver.

The commonly observed symptoms are

Easy bruising or bleeding
Abdominal pain
Tenderness
Yellow skin
Enlarged abdomen