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Hepatitis C virus genotypes and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis: a case-control study.
Gastroenterology - 1 Jul 1996
Silini E, Bottelli R, Asti M, Bruno S, Candusso M E, Brambilla S, Bono F, Iamoni G, Tinelli C, Mondelli M U, Ideo G
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Viral genotypes have been associated with different severity and outcome of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related liver disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether HCV genotypes may influence the cirrhosis-related risk of the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: Three groups of patients were studied: 593 patients with chronic hepatitis, 166 patients with HCC and...
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