Paraneoplastic syndromes in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review.

The presence of PNS has a significant influence on survival rates and clinical outcomes of patients with HCC. They contribute to significant morbidity, influencing patients' quality of life and fitness for curative and palliative therapies. Therefore, it is paramount for PNS to be integrated into routine investigations after diagnosing HCC to guide further management and prognostication of the disease.