Hepatocellular carcinoma. Epidemiology, classification, diagnostics, treatment methods. Literature review

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant neoplasms worldwide. Cirrhosis is one of the major risk factors for HCC. Despite advances in medicine, HCC remains one of the most common causes of death from cancer worldwide. This review discusses current approaches to the treatment of HCC, highlights the main aspects of surgical (resection, liver transplantation), local (ablative and embolic therapy) and pharmacological treatment. Keywords: HCC, etiology, epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment, literature review