Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Abstract

Primary liver cancer is the fourth most common tumor worldwide. Hepatocellular carcinoma occurs mainly in the context of cirrhosis, hepatitis B or C virus infection, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Underlying liver disease limits therapeutic efficacy.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Hepatitis B Virus Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 380, Issue 15, pp. 1450-1462

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1713263

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