Metabolic syndrome and the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis of cohort studies

Yongxin Chen, Xiaofei Li, Shuang Wu, Weiwei Ye, Lianqing Lou Department of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China Background: Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) were suggested to have a higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), although the results of previous cohort stu...

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Main Authors: Chen Y, Li X, Wu S, Ye W, Lou L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2018-09-01
Series:OncoTargets and Therapy
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/metabolic-syndrome-and-the-incidence-of-hepatocellular-carcinoma-a-met-peer-reviewed-article-OTT