Question 452 · LEK · Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
The main aetiological factor of hepatocellular carcinoma in Europe is:
- A. liver cirrhosis.
- B. hepatitis B.
- C. hepatitis C.
- D. steatotic liver disease.
- E. autoimmune hepatitis.
Hint
Ask what underlying liver condition is present in the vast majority of patients who develop HCC, whatever the original cause.
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