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Causes of Cancer of the liver
Hepatomas are usually closely linked to cirrhosis of the liver due to long-term alcohol misuse. Because the liver is important in removing toxic substances from the body, heavy drinking means it has to work very hard and will be damaged over time.
Recurring infection of hepatitis C also increase the risk of developing a hepatoma.
Although it is extremely rare, young adults and adolescents can be diagnosed with fibrolamellar carcinoma, which is a type of hepatoma that has no known cause.









