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Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Bangladesh Perspective
1Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major health concern in Bangladesh, ranking as the third most common cancer. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) significantly contributes to HCC development, underscoring the need for focused management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) presents a substantial disease burden in Bangladesh.
- HCC is the third most prevalent cancer, following lung and stomach cancers.
- Liver diseases account for 8-12% of medical admissions in public hospitals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) on HCC development.
- To discuss the management of HCC within the context of Bangladesh.
Main Methods:
- Mini-review of existing literature and data.
- Analysis of HBV and HCV prevalence and their association with HCC.
- Examination of current HCC management practices in Bangladesh.
Main Results:
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is implicated in 66% of HCC cases in Bangladesh.
- Estimated HBV and HCV prevalence rates are 5.4% and 0.84%, respectively.
- Significant contribution of viral hepatitis to liver disease and HCC.
Conclusions:
- HBV and HCV are critical factors in the etiology of HCC in Bangladesh.
- Effective management strategies for HCC are essential, considering the high prevalence of viral hepatitis.
- Further research and public health interventions are needed to combat HCC in the region.
Abstract:
Bangladesh is one of the countries facing huge burden of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the third commonest cancer in the country and it is just behind to cancer of the lung and cancer of the stomach. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is responsible for 66% of HCC in Bangladesh. Presumptive prevalence of HBV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be as high as 5.4 and 0.84%, respectively, in Bangladesh, and liver diseases occupied 8 to 12% of admission in medicine wards of Public Medical College. In this mini review, I would like to highlight the impact of HBV and HCV in the development of HCC and the management of HCC from a Bangladesh perspective. How to cite this article: Noor-E-Alam SM. Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Bangladesh Perspective. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2018;8(1):52-53.
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