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The impact of family history of hepatocellular carcinoma on its patients' survival.
Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT - 1 Apr 2012
Dai Wing Chiu, Fan Sheung Tat, Cheung Tan To, Chok Kenneth S H, Chan Albert C Y, Tsang Simon H Y, Poon Ronnie T P, Lo Chung Mau
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Family history of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been identified as a risk factor for the development of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of such a history on HCC patients' survival. METHODS: Data of all HCC patients (n=4532) managed at our center from 1989 to 2008 were prospectively collected. The patients were quizzed on their various characteristics including family...
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