A significant difference in serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-production was observed in HCC's associated with underlying HBV as opposed to those associated with HCV (Table 1). The median level of ...

Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is crucial for improving survival in patients with chronic hepatitis. The ...

were more likely to develop HCC at a younger age than patients with hepatitis C (HCV) (HBV-26% under age 40, HCV-0% under age 40; p < 0.001), with greater serum alpha-Fetoprotein production ...