title: An update on hepatocarcinogenesis.
abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common cancer occurring in males in the world and has an annual incidence worldwide of 1 million. There are variations in its geographical distribution. It is the second most common cancer in Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong and ranks third among males in China.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: Y N
authors.initials: YN
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Wu