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Hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary malignancy of the liver. Most cases are secondary to either hepatitis infection (hepatitis B or C usually) or cirrhosis (alcoholism being the most common cause of hepatic cirrhosis).

Treatment options and prognosis are dependent on many factors but especially on tumor size and staging.

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