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Host genetic factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis C virus infection: A systematic review.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 May 2018
Walker A J, Peacock C J, Pedergnana V, Irving W L
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients are at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Individuals at heightened risk could be targeted by intensive follow-up surveillance. We have conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify host genetic predisposition to HCC in HCV-infected patients. A comprehensive search of Medline and Embase databases was performed, and the strength of evidence of...
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