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What is the association between the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and hepatocellular adenocarcinoma?

April 26, 2017adenocarcinoma Association combined contraceptive hepatocellular ocp oral Pill

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What is the association between the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and hepatocellular adenocarcinoma?

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Hepatocellular carcinoma is extremely rare. Additional cases have been reported in long-term users of combined OCPs. The baseline risk of hepatocellular carcinoma is so small, however, that this risk is not an important factor in the decision to use oral contraception.