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Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Lisa A. Desjardins

hepatocellular carcinoma
CJON 2002, 6(2), 107-108. DOI: 10.1188/02.CJON.107-108

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy worldwide and is a disease of multifactorial etiology. Strong correlations exist between the prevalence of the hepatitis B and C viruses and HCC incidence. HCC treatment may involve surgical resection, liver transplantation, locoregional treatments, and chemotherapy. Prevention of virus-related HCC is contingent upon control of hepatitis types B and C. Universal vaccination against hepatitis B could eliminate hepatitis B-related HCC; however, hepatitis C-related HCC still could occur because a vaccine for hepatitis C currently is not available. Individuals at risk for HCC should be screened for the disease. Early detection could result in improved prognosis and survival.

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