Colorectal liver metastases occur when colon or rectal cancer spreads to the liver.
What is this condition?
Liver metastases may be present at initial diagnosis or develop after treatment of the colon or rectal primary.
Signs and symptoms
They are often found on imaging; symptoms, when present, can include abdominal discomfort, appetite loss or weight loss.
Diagnostic assessment
Surgical assessment considers whether liver disease can be controlled, whether enough liver can remain, and the status of the primary and extrahepatic disease.
General treatment framework
Systemic therapy, liver resection and ablation may be used in different sequences or combinations.
Role of surgery
Liver resection is an important local treatment option for selected patients.
Selected academic work
These publications demonstrate academic work related to the topic; they are not the sole source of current treatment standards.
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