Emerging Perspectives on Beta-2 Microglobulin in Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Review of Current Evidence
Keywords:
Beta-2 Microglobulin , Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular CarcinomaAbstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignancy of the liver and represents a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Approximately 80–90% of HCC cases occur in patients with underlying liver cirrhosis, which creates a unique and high-risk microenvironment characterized by chronic
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