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In non-western countries, the usual outcome is poor, because only 10 - 20% of<unk> s can be removed completely using surgery. If the cancer cannot be completely removed, the disease is usually deadly within 3 to 6 months. This is partially due to late presentation with large tumours, but also due to the lack of medical expertise and facilities. This is a rare tumor in the United States.
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Fatty liver
Focal fatty liver
Cholangiocarcinoma
Echinococcosis
Hepatic hemangioma
Hepatocellular adenoma
Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma