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Review
. 2020 Jun;100(3):535-549.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.02.013. Epub 2020 Apr 16.

Primary Liver Cancers: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Juan C Mejia  1 , Jennifer Pasko  2
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Primary Liver Cancers: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Juan C Mejia et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

The incidence of liver cancers has continued to increase over the past few decades and mortality related to liver cancer has increased by more than 2% annually since 2007. This article reviews the essential workup and treatment options necessary for general surgeons as they treat patients with primary liver cancers.

Keywords: Cholangiocarcinoma; Cirrhosis; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; Liver resection; Primary liver cancers.

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