Figure 1.
Mechanisms of hepatocellular carcinogenesis. Carcinogenesis can be the direct result of an etiological agent or occur indirectly, secondary to cirrhosis. HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCV, hepatitis C virus; NASH, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
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