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PCE Exposure Triples Liver Fibrosis Risk, Study Reveals

10/24/2025

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Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California reports that tetrachloroethylene (PCE) exposure increases liver fibrosis risk.
The study found detectable PCE levels triple the risk of significant liver fibrosis.
About 7% of the U.S. population has detectable PCE.
Exposure is higher among dry cleaning service users.
The findings call for improved screening and further research.

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Story summary

Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California reports that tetrachloroethylene (PCE) exposure increases liver fibrosis risk.
The study found detectable PCE levels triple the risk of significant liver fibrosis.
About 7% of the U.S. population has detectable PCE.
Exposure is higher among dry cleaning service users.
The findings call for improved screening and further research.