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What type of morphology is associated with HCC that resembles normal hepatocytes with trabecular or pseudoglandular architecture?
What type of morphology is associated with HCC that resembles normal hepatocytes with trabecular or pseudoglandular architecture?
Which factor is responsible for causing a lack of differentiation and uncontrolled proliferation in HCC?
Which factor is responsible for causing a lack of differentiation and uncontrolled proliferation in HCC?
What does an elevated level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in blood tests indicate?
What does an elevated level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in blood tests indicate?
Which type of HCC morphology consists of multiple tiny nodules spread without a dominant nodule and is poorly differentiated?
Which type of HCC morphology consists of multiple tiny nodules spread without a dominant nodule and is poorly differentiated?
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What is the effect of invasion of the portal vein by HCC cells?
What is the effect of invasion of the portal vein by HCC cells?
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Which stage of HCC is associated with extrahepatic metastasis to other organs?
Which stage of HCC is associated with extrahepatic metastasis to other organs?
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What characterizes poorly differentiated HCC morphology?
What characterizes poorly differentiated HCC morphology?
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Which imaging scan is specifically mentioned as NOT suitable for large tumors in the provided text?
Which imaging scan is specifically mentioned as NOT suitable for large tumors in the provided text?
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What is the purpose of embolization in treating liver cancer according to the text?
What is the purpose of embolization in treating liver cancer according to the text?
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Which therapy involves drugs or substances specifically binding to receptors on tumor cells according to the text?
Which therapy involves drugs or substances specifically binding to receptors on tumor cells according to the text?
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What lifestyle change is NOT specifically recommended in the text for managing liver cancer?
What lifestyle change is NOT specifically recommended in the text for managing liver cancer?
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Which condition leads to poor oral health in patients with chronic liver disease according to the text?
Which condition leads to poor oral health in patients with chronic liver disease according to the text?
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What is the purpose of ablation therapy in treating liver cancer according to the text?
What is the purpose of ablation therapy in treating liver cancer according to the text?
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Which treatment option involves removing part of the liver?
Which treatment option involves removing part of the liver?
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Which form of liver cancer is the most common type?
Which form of liver cancer is the most common type?
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What is one of the major etiologic factors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
What is one of the major etiologic factors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
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How does HBV contribute to Hepatocellular Carcinoma development?
How does HBV contribute to Hepatocellular Carcinoma development?
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Which factor leads to synthesis of triglycerides in hepatocellular carcinoma associated with chronic alcoholism?
Which factor leads to synthesis of triglycerides in hepatocellular carcinoma associated with chronic alcoholism?
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What is a characteristic feature of Aflatoxin as a hepatocarcinogen?
What is a characteristic feature of Aflatoxin as a hepatocarcinogen?
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In which condition does HCV mostly work exclusively for hepatocarcinogenesis?
In which condition does HCV mostly work exclusively for hepatocarcinogenesis?
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What is the most appropriate treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in its early stages?
What is the most appropriate treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in its early stages?
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What is one common manifestation of advanced liver disease that makes Hepatocellular Carcinoma more common?
What is one common manifestation of advanced liver disease that makes Hepatocellular Carcinoma more common?
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What is the minimum number of metabolic syndrome features that must be present to diagnose Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?
What is the minimum number of metabolic syndrome features that must be present to diagnose Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?
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In the histologic features of cirrhosis, what causes the creation of fibrotic tissues via collagen?
In the histologic features of cirrhosis, what causes the creation of fibrotic tissues via collagen?
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Which abnormal nodules in cirrhosis become hyperplastic and can lead to moderate genomic instability?
Which abnormal nodules in cirrhosis become hyperplastic and can lead to moderate genomic instability?
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What classification does the most poorly differentiated HCC cells fall under?
What classification does the most poorly differentiated HCC cells fall under?
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Which two common early mutational events are associated with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) pathogenesis?
Which two common early mutational events are associated with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) pathogenesis?
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What is the consequence of continuous cell division in the liver that damages DNA repair mechanisms?
What is the consequence of continuous cell division in the liver that damages DNA repair mechanisms?
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Which factor is associated with aflatoxin inactivating p53 in the pathogenesis of HCC?
Which factor is associated with aflatoxin inactivating p53 in the pathogenesis of HCC?
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'Chronic hepatitis' refers to repeated cycles of cell death and regeneration, leading to what significant outcome?
'Chronic hepatitis' refers to repeated cycles of cell death and regeneration, leading to what significant outcome?
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Which oral manifestation is NOT associated with liver dysfunction?
Which oral manifestation is NOT associated with liver dysfunction?
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What is a characteristic sign of advanced liver disease that may be observed in the oral cavity?
What is a characteristic sign of advanced liver disease that may be observed in the oral cavity?
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How does portal hypertension affect nutrient absorption in patients with liver disease?
How does portal hypertension affect nutrient absorption in patients with liver disease?
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What is a common risk factor for dental caries in patients with liver disease?
What is a common risk factor for dental caries in patients with liver disease?
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In patients with liver cirrhosis, what causes an increased risk of gingival bleeding?
In patients with liver cirrhosis, what causes an increased risk of gingival bleeding?
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What is the primary reason tooth extraction may be required in patients with liver cirrhosis?
What is the primary reason tooth extraction may be required in patients with liver cirrhosis?
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What is one important aspect to consider in the dental management of patients with liver disease?
What is one important aspect to consider in the dental management of patients with liver disease?
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'Dry gland syndrome' associated with primary biliary cirrhosis primarily involves which glands?
'Dry gland syndrome' associated with primary biliary cirrhosis primarily involves which glands?
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