Liver Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1 - injury to live occurs. What are the risk factors
A
• alcohol
• obesity
• diabetes
• hepatitis- B and C
• aflatoxins - carcinogenic mold
• iron accumulation
2
Q
Step 2
A
Activation of HSC
3
Q
Step 3
A
Liver fibrosis
4
Q
Step 4
A
Liver cirrhosis
*reduced liver function
5
Q
Step 5
A
Liver cancer - heptocellular cancer, HCC