Causes of cirrhosis, Most common 1° malignant tumor of

Causes of cirrhosis

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Most common 1° malignant tumor of liver in adults A . Associated with HBV (+/- cirrhosis) and all other causes of cirrhosis (including HCV, alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune disease, hemochromatosis, Wilson disease, α1-antitrypsin deficiency) and specific carcinogens (eg, aflatoxin from Aspergillus). May lead to Budd-Chiari syndrome. Findings: jaundice, tender hepatomegaly, ascites, polycythemia, anorexia. Spreads hematogenously. Diagnosis:α-fetoprotein; ultrasound or contrast CT/MRI B , biopsy.

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