Hepatocellular cancer in HIV-infected individuals: tomorrow's problem?
A number of cancers occur with increased frequency in individuals with HIV infection. There is a debate as to whether or not hepatocellular cancer is one of these tumors. This article reviews the current data regarding incidence etiology, treatment and outcome for HIV-related hepatocellular cancer. It also attempts to predict future areas of importance in the management of these patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Powles
Thomas
T
St Bartholomew's Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, London, UK. thomas.powles@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Macdonald
Douglas
D
Nelson
Mark
M
Stebbing
Justin
J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D005544:Forecasting; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology