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Gene variation may elevate risk of liver tumor in patients with cirrhosis

A genetic variation appears to significantly increase the risk that individuals with cirrhosis of the liver will develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a liver tumor that is the third leading cause of cancer death.

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