Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Identical Twins in Chile: Case Report

Overview

Journal Ecancermedicalscience

Specialty Oncology

Date 2017 Jan 21

PMID 28105079

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Authors

Christian Caglevic

Shirley Silva

Mauricio Mahave

Javiera Torres

Christian Rolfo

Jorge Gallardo

Paula Carrasco

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Abstract

Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) being the most common type of primary malignant liver tumour, with a typically poor prognosis, growing incidence and a well-documented relationship with chronic inflammation factors of the liver tissue. Despite the fact that family medical history has been identified as a risk factor for the development of HCC, its significance in terms of etiopathogenesis and prognosis is not well documented. With a view to contributing to this discussion, we will report the clinical case of two identical twins with HCC, both diagnosed within a short period of time, by providing relevant clinical data, and relating this to other medical literature reports that could contribute to a deeper understanding of this illness.

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