Abstract
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) affects around 16,000 individuals in Denmark of whom about 50% are diagnosed. In the presence of CHC and cirrhosis the annual risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is 1-5%. We report on two patients who presented with disseminated HCC at the time of CHC diagnosis. At the time of diagnosis only non-curative treatment was available. An earlier diagnosis of CHC could potentially have led to a cure and prevention of HCC.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Chronic hepatitis C presenting with a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 33 |
Sider (fra-til) | 143-144 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 11 aug. 2014 |