Hepatocellular carcinoma primary prevention

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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

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