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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Epidemiology, Screening, and Assessment of Hepatic Reserve
Curr Oncol. 2020 Nov 1;27(13):138-143. doi: 10.3747/co.27.7181.
S Z Frager1, J M Schwartz1
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1Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10467, USA..
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. This review summarizes the epidemiology and causes of the disease, and the roles of screening and surveillance for early tumour detection. It also highlights the important role of assessment of hepatic reserve in consideration of appropriate staging and treatment.