Clinicopathologic characteristics and outcomes of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with chronic hepatitis B versus hepatitis C infection

CONCLUSIONS:HBV- and HCV-associated HCC have distinct clinical and pathological characteristics, necessitating different screening policies to optimize HCC surveillance and management. However, viral etiology did not affect the treatment outcome and long-term survival. LIMITATIONS: Conducted in a single-center, retrospective and lacks information about the use of antiviral treatment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None.   
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 5 Source Type: research