Clinical features of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

World J Gastroenterol. 2010 May 28;16(20):2463-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i20.2463.

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer death, and chronic hepatitis B is a serious worldwide problem. The epidemiology of HCC is distinctive. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) plays a major role in hepatocarcinogenesis. Prevention of HBV-related HCC is a key issue in current hepatology. This paper describes the prevention and clinical features of HBV-related HCC, along with a short review of the disease.

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / prevention & control
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / virology*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Hepatitis B virus* / genetics
  • Hepatitis B virus* / pathogenicity
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / complications*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / virology*
  • Recurrence
  • Viral Load

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents