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Risk and predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma for chronic hepatitis B patients with newly developed cirrhosis.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Dec 2016
Chien Justin, Liu Jessica, Lee Mei-Hsuan, Jen Chin-Lan, Batrla-Utermann Richard, Lu Sheng-Nan, Wang Li-Yu, You San-Lin, Yang Hwai-I, Chen Chien-Jen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Most studies on risk predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among cirrhotic chronic hepatitis B patients do not confirm the date at cirrhosis diagnosis. We examined HCC risk and predictors in chronic hepatitis B patients with newly diagnosed cirrhosis. METHODS: 4155 HBsAg seropositive participants were followed every 6-12 months with seromarker testing. Cirrhosis was ascertained through...
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