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Current approaches to the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and incidence rates in Western countries are on the rise. Despite many options, no ideal treatment yet exists for this highly malignant tumour, and management strategies have varied accordingly. This review summarises current strategies for the diagnosis and management of HCC.

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  1. Centre of Clinical Research, Excellence to Improve Outcomes Chronic Liver Disease, University of Sydney, AW Morrow Gastroenterology and Liver Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Rd, Camperdown 2050, NSW, Australia

    J. F. Perry, G. W. McCaughan & S. I. Strasser

  2. Centre of Clinical Research, Excellence to Improve Outcomes in Chronic Liver Disease, University of Sydney, Storr Liver Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia

    H. Poustchi, J. George & G. C. Farrell

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Perry, J.F., Poustchi, H., George, J. et al. Current approaches to the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma. Clin. Exper.Med. 5, 1–13 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-005-0058-3

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