Hepatocellular carcinoma tumour volume doubling time: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Piyush NathaniPurva GopalNicole RichAdam YoppTakeshi YokooBinu JohnJorge MarreroNeehar D ParikhAmit G SingalPublished in: Gut (2020)
TVDT of HCC is approximately 4-5 months; however, there is heterogeneity in tumour growth patterns, including more aggressive patterns in Asian hepatitis B-predominant populations. Identifying correlates of tumour growth patterns is important to better individualise HCC prognostication and treatment decisions.
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