hepatocellular carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
aflatoxins from what results in p53 mutations result in hepatocellular carcinoma?
A
aspergillus fungi
2
Q
what are the risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma?
A
chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, aflatoxins from aspergillus.
3
Q
what is associated with Budd-Chiari Syndrome?
A
hepatocellular carcinoma
4
Q
what are the key features of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
liver infarction, hepatic vein obstruction, painful hepatomegaly ascites,
5
Q
serum tumor marker in hepatocellular carcinoma is ?
A
alpha-fetoprotein.
