Association Between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Risk for Hepatocellular Cancer, Based on Systematic Review

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Authors

Donna L. White · Health Services Research & Development

Fasiha Kanwal · Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Hashem B. El‐Serag · Health Services Research & Development

Abstract

This systematic review shows that despite several limitations, there is epidemiologic evidence to support an association between NAFLD or NASH and an increased risk of HCC; risk seems to be limited to individuals with cirrhosis.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Hepatitis C virus research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Volume 10, Issue 12, pp. 1342-1359.e2

DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.10.001

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