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Case #3 -
A 35 year old Asian male with weakness and weight loss

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history is needed in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What conditions predispose to hepatocellular carcinoma?  Answer 
3.) What is the clinical presentation in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma?  Answer 
4.) What diagnostic studies are indicated in this patient?  Answer 
5.) What is the best treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma?  Answer 
6.) If the tumor is not resectable due to size and extent of cirrhosis, is there any alternative approach?  Answer 
 
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