Liver carcinogenesis

Hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most commonly in the setting of cirrhosis, where the annual rate of cancer development approximates 3-7%. Most cases arise in the setting of impaired liver regeneration combined with chronic inflammation and fibrosis. Liver progenitor cells play an important role in c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tirnitz-Parker, Janina, Olynyk, John
Format: Journal Article
Published: Australian Cancer Society 2009
Online Access:http://www.cancerforum.org.au/Issues/2009/July/Forum/Liver_carcinogenesis.htm
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26453