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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2013; 19(47): 8887-8894
Published online Dec 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i47.8887
Table 1 Risk factors and prediction scores for hepatitis B virus- and hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Risk factorsHBV-related HCCHCV-related HCC
Increased age√[11-15]√[16]
Male gender√[11,12,15]√[16]
Increased serum HBV DNA levels√[11,12,14,15]
Presence of cirrhosis√[12-14]
Increased serum ALT concentration√[11,15]
HBeAg positivity√[11,15]
Presence of core promoter mutations√[12]
Presence of virological remission after 24 mo√[13]
Presence of hypoalbuminemia√[13]
Decreased serum albumin√[14]
Increased serum bilirubin√[14]
HBV genotype C√[15]
Presence of HBsAg√[15]
Family history of HCC√[15]
Presence of portal hypertension√[16]
Presence of hepatic inflammation√[16]
Increased iron storage levels√[16]
Presence of sustained virological response√[17]
Presence of complete viral suppression√[17]