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Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all children to prevent the development of hepatitis B, which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Other primary prevention strategies include abstinence from alcohol and screening for [[hemochromatosis]]. | |||
==Prevention== | |||
Hepatocellular carcinoma can be prevented by: | |||
*[[Hepatitis B]] vaccine | |||
*Alcohol cessation, especially in cirrhotic patients | |||
*Screening for hemochromatosis | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all children to prevent the development of hepatitis B, which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Other primary prevention strategies include abstinence from alcohol and screening for hemochromatosis.
Prevention
Hepatocellular carcinoma can be prevented by:
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Alcohol cessation, especially in cirrhotic patients
- Screening for hemochromatosis
References