Identify the conditions predisposing to various liver neoplasms.
Explanation:
Cirrhosis of any cause can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
The commonest cause in the USA would be Hepatitis B. Worldwide, it is Schistosomiasis.
Unusual causes are use of thorotrast, exposure to mushrooms, and any form of preexisting cirrosis
Recall the recommended strategy for surveillance for the development of Hiepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with cirrhosis due to Hepatitis B is to do U/S of liver with doppler and alfa fetoprotein every 6 months.