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Among patients treated with DAA, SVR is associated with a considerable reduction in the risk of HCC.
However, in patients with SVR, the absolute risk of HCC remains high in patients with established cirrhosis .
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CONCLUSION
Hepatitis C accounts for the majority of the cases of HCC in many parts of the world. HCC typically
occurs in patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis in the setting of chronic inflammatory state
induced by HCV. Clinical and epidemiologic studies have identified host and viral factors associated with
HCC development in patients with HCV infection. Direct-acting antiviral drugs do not increase the risk
of developing HCC. Sustained virological response to the antiviral therapy results in significantly more
favorable long-term outcomes.

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