Chronic hepatitis leading to liver cirrhosis is a major risk factor for the development of
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients with severe chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis should …

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing worldwide; the overall
survival of patients with HCC is grim because most patients are diagnosed late, when …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in some
areas of the world with increasing incidence worldwide. Most of patients with HCC are …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. Cirrhosis
caused by hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus or chronic alcohol intake is associated with …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in some
areas of the world. In most cases, HCC is diagnosed at a late stage. Therefore, the …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer and the second most
common cause of death from cancer worldwide. Strategies to surveil and diagnose HCC in …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is responsible for a large proportion of cancer deaths
worldwide. HCC is frequently diagnosed after the development of clinical deterioration at …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks fifth in frequency of cancers worldwide. The main
aetiological factor is hepatitis B virus (HBV) although the importance of hepatitis C virus …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may be detected at a relatively early stage in patients with
liver cirrhosis regularly followed by screening programs using ultrasonography (US) and …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) produces no pathognomonic symptoms or signs, is not
associated with a distinctive pattern of disturbed hepatic function, and does not give a …