Many patients with primary liver cancer have no symptoms.
However, the following are the most common symptoms of a liver tumor or hepatoma:
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Large mass that can be felt in upper, right part of abdomen
- Fever
- Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes, and a darkening of urine
- Persistent itching
- Swelling of the legs
- A general feeling of poor health and weakness
The symptoms of a liver hepatoma may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your surgeon for a diagnosis.
Symptoms of metastatic liver cancer
The following are the most common symptoms of metastatic liver cancer:
- Weight loss
- Poor appetite
- Enlarged, hard, and tender liver
- Fever
- Enlarged spleen
- Ascites or fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity
- Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
The symptoms of liver metastatic cancer may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your doctor for a diagnosis.