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Risk Factors for the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Persons With Chronic Hepatitis B*[4,19]
| Family history of HCC |
| Age: Men over 40 years and women over 50 years |
| Presence of cirrhosis |
Persons with these risk factors should be screened with liver ultrasound examination every 6 months; the use of alpha-fetoprotein determinations in addition to ultrasound may enhance early detection of HCC.
HCC = hepatocellular carcinoma
