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Causes of hepatocellular carcinoma
In the Western world, hepatocellular carcinoma is frequently associated with a cirrhotic liver, and the causative agent may be alcohol, chronic viral hepatitic infection or exposure to other toxins (e.g. thorotrast). It is commoner in males.
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