Article
Hepatitis B genotypes correlate with tumor recurrence after curative resection of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Jan 2004
Chen Jin-De, Liu Chun-Jen, Lee Po-Huang, Chen Pei-Jer, Lai Ming-Yang, Kao Jia-Horng, Chen Ding-Shinn
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype C is associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), compared with genotype B. This study aims to investigate whether HBV genotypes influence the clinicopathologic features and long-term prognosis of patients after curative resection of HCC. METHODS: Stored serum samples from 62 patients with HBV-related HCC were tested for HBV genotype...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B