Low level of hepatitis B viremia compared with undetectable viremia increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with untreated compensated cirrhosis.

Jiwon YangWon-Mook ChoiJu Hyun ShimDanbi LeeKang Mo KimYoung-Suk LimHan Chu LeeJonggi Choi

Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2023)

Compared with patients with undetectable HBV DNA, those with compensated cirrhosis and LLV had a significantly higher risk of HCC. Antiviral treatment should be advised for these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
hepatitis b virus
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
smoking cessation