PubMed · 10390653
Hepatitis C: implications for the general physician.
Abstract
Approximately 4 million people in the United States are affected with chronic hepatitis C--20%-25% of whom will develop cirrhosis. Determination of the stage of disease and extent of cirrhosis requires liver biopsy. In cirrhotic patients, regular screening for hepatocellular carcinoma is indicated.
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H J Fallon. 1999. Hepatitis C: implications for the general physician.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02944266
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