How it may be discovered
A liver lesion may be found during imaging for symptoms, routine follow-up, or evaluation of another cancer. CT, MRI, blood tests and sometimes biopsy help define the diagnosis.
Liver tumors require careful review of imaging, pathology, liver health and the wider treatment plan.

A liver lesion may be found during imaging for symptoms, routine follow-up, or evaluation of another cancer. CT, MRI, blood tests and sometimes biopsy help define the diagnosis.
Surgery may be considered when a tumor can be removed safely while preserving enough healthy liver. Decisions are often made with medical oncology, radiology and hepatology.
Depending on the diagnosis, care may involve medical oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology and other specialties.
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