Neoplasms of the liver

Book · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6969602

Okuda, K; Ishak, K G

Primary Liver Cancer is perhaps the most prevalent malignancy in the world, particularly in South East Asia and Africa. After the discovery of hepatitis B virus as a cause of chronic liver disease often terminating cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and, more recently, the integration of viral DNA into host chromosomal DNA, the progress made in this field has been remarkable. This book contains 35 chapters and covers all topical aspects, such as oncogenes, epidemiology, carcinogenic role of hepatitis viruses, histopathology, new imaging techniques and new treatment modalities that include ultrasound-guided intratumor injections of ethanol and targeting chemotherapy.

• OSTI ID: 6969602
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ETIOLOGY
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IMAGE PROCESSING
ONCOGENES
ULTRASONOGRAPHY
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
LIVER
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
DIAGNOSTIC USES
DNA
GLOBAL ASPECTS
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GENES
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