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The clinical and pathological features of hepatocellular carcinoma in Nnewi, Nigeria.

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2011

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Uchenna Okonkwo, M N Nwosu, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, OC Okpala, J I Ahaneku
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Abstract

HCC affects middle aged Nigerians. Though well differentiated, it presents late with clinical features of advanced disease leading to death within six months. It is more often associated with chronic HBV than HCV infection.