Hepatocellular carcinoma, frequently associated with chronic viral hepatitis, is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. The incidence in Western countries is rising rapidly. Recent developments in diagnostic imaging allow for identification of small lesions amenable to curative therapy. Effective therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma remains a major clinical problem.
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