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

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2
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Step 2

A

Activation of HSC

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3
Q

Step 3

A

Liver fibrosis

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4
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Step 4

A

Liver cirrhosis

*reduced liver function

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5
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Step 5

A

Liver cancer - heptocellular cancer, HCC

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