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  2. Hepatocellular carcinoma - Wikipedia

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    The toxin aflatoxin from certain Aspergillus species of fungi is a carcinogen and aids carcinogenesis of hepatocellular cancer by building up in the liver. The combined high prevalence of rates of aflatoxin and hepatitis B in settings such as China and West Africa has led to relatively high rates of hepatocellular carcinoma in these regions ...

  3. Liver cancer - Wikipedia

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    The most frequent liver cancer, accounting for approximately 75% of all primary liver cancers, is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). [15] HCC is a cancer formed by liver cells, known as hepatocytes, that become malignant. In terms of cancer deaths, worldwide HCC is considered the 3rd most common cause of cancer mortalities. [16]

  4. Liver tumor - Wikipedia

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    Hepatocellular adenomas (also called hepatocellular adenoma) are rare benign liver tumors made up of hepatocytes, [2] with estimates indicating hepatocellular adenomas make up 2% of liver tumors. [7] They are most common in women using contraceptives or hormone replacement therapies containing estrogen , women who are pregnant, or people mis ...

  5. List of medical abbreviations: H - Wikipedia

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    hepatocellular carcinoma: HCF: Healthcare Facility HCFA: Healthcare Facility Associated, as in HCFA-CDI hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin: HCL: hairy cell leukemia: HCM: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy healthcare maintenance HCO3: bicarbonate: Hct: hematocrit: HCT: hematocrit hematopoietic cell transplantation HCRP: Hospital Cornea Retrieval ...

  6. Sclerosing hepatic carcinoma; M8173/3 Hepatocellular carcinoma, spindle cell variant (C22.0) Hepatocellular carcinoma, sarcomatoid; M8174/3 Hepatocellular carcinoma, clear cell type (C22.0) M8175/3 Hepatocellular carcinoma, pleomorphic type; M8180/3 Combined hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma (C22.0) Mixed hepatocellular and bilde ...

  7. Cirrhosis - Wikipedia

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    Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver cancer, and the most common cause of death in people with cirrhosis. [151] Screening using an ultrasound with or without cancer markers such as alpha-fetoprotein can detect this cancer and is often carried out for early signs which has been shown to improve outcomes.

  8. Liver disease - Wikipedia

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    Primary liver cancer most commonly manifests as hepatocellular carcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma; rarer forms include angiosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma of the liver. (Many liver malignancies are secondary lesions that have metastasized from primary cancers in the gastrointestinal tract and other organs, such as the kidneys, lungs.) [16]

  9. Hepatitis - Wikipedia

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    Chronic hepatitis C is a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. [131] It is a common medical reason for liver transplantation due to its severe complications. [131] It is estimated that 130–180 million people in the world are affected by this disease representing a little more than 3% of the world population.