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High viral load and hepatitis B virus subgenotype ce are associated with increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 10 Jan 2008
Chan Henry Lik-Yuen, Tse Chi-Hang, Mo Frankie, Koh Jane, Wong Vincent Wai-Sun, Wong Grace Lai-Hung, Lam Chan Stephen, Yeo Winnie, Sung Joseph Jao-Yiu, Mok Tony Shu-Kam
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: We aimed to investigate the impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and HBV genotypes/subgenotypes on the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective cohort of patients infected with chronic HBV in a surveillance program for HCC since 1997 was studied. Ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein evaluation were regularly performed to detect HCC. Risk factors for HCC and the...
Topics
- Adult
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B virus
- Hepatitis B, Chronic
- Hong Kong
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms
