TY - JOUR AU - Zamor, Philippe J. AU - deLemos, Andrew S. AU - Russo, Mark W. PY - 2017 TI - Viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma: etiology and management JF - Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology; Vol 8, No 2 (April 18, 2017): Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology (Optimizing the management of hepatobiliary neoplasms: a multidisciplinary and molecular challenge) Y2 - 2017 KW - N2 - Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) are associated with hepatic fibrosis and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). There are differences and variation with the incidence of HCC worldwide. Additionally, HCC develops via different pathways with these viral hepatitides. This review outlines the various mechanisms and pathophysiology that contributes to this process. There will also be a review on the recommended screening for HCC. Treatment considerations, which are different for these viruses, will be outlined in this review. UR - https://jgo.amegroups.org/article/view/12998