A Simple Noninvasive Index Can Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B

Abstract Screening for possible development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is essential for risk prediction and early therapy. This study reported a novel model comprised of routine laboratory variables for predicting HCC from CHB. A retrospective study...

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Main Authors: Lihui Zhu, Tao Li, Xiaomin Ma, Yumin Qiu, Xiaoxiao Ma, Yueke Lin, Lihui Han, Chengyong Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09358-z