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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
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Likely Etiology of HCC

Causative Agents Dominant Geographical Area
Hepatitis B virus Asia and Africa
Hepatitis C virus Europe, United States, and Japan
Alcohol Europe and United States
Aflatoxins East Asia and Africa


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