Hepatitis B virus genotypes and hepatocellular carcinoma in Thailand.

doi:10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2238

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Hepatitis B virus genotypes and hepatocellular carcinoma in Thailand.

World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Apr 2005

Tangkijvanich Pisit, Mahachai Varocha, Komolmit Piyawat, Fongsarun Juthatip, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Poovorawan Yong

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AIM: The role of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes on the clinical features and prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is currently unknown. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the distribution of HBV genotypes and their clinical relevance in Thai patients. METHODS: HB...

Topics

Adult
Aged
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Female
Genotype
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Humans
Liver Neoplasms
Male
Middle Aged
Severity of Illness Index
Thailand

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