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Hepatocellular carcinoma in identical twins in Chile: case report
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Abstract
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Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) being the most common type of primary malignant liver tumour, with a typically poor prognosis, growing incidence and a well-documented relationship with chronic inflammation factors of the liver tissue. Despite the fact that family medical history has been identified as a risk factor for the development of HCC, its significance in terms of etiopathogenesis and prognosis is not well documented. With a view to contributing to this discussion, we will report the clinical case of two identical twins with HCC, both diagnosed within a short period of time, by providing relevant clinical data, and relating this to other medical literature reports that could contribute to a deeper understanding of this illness. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Ecancermedicalscience
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Publication
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2016
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ISSN
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1754-6605
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DOI
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10.3332/ECANCER.2016.708
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10
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, 5 p.
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Article Reference
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708
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ISI
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000390652300005
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Medium
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E-only publicatie
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