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Clustering of hepatocellular carcinoma in Alaska Native families
Author(s) -
Alberts Steven R.,
Lanier Anne P.,
McMahon Brian J.,
Harpster Annette,
Bulkow Lisa R.,
Heyward William L.,
Murray Christine,
Vogler G. P.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
genetic epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.301
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1098-2272
pISSN - 0741-0395
DOI - 10.1002/gepi.1370080206
Subject(s) - hepatocellular carcinoma , geography , cluster analysis , carcinoma , biology , genetics , statistics , mathematics
Alaska Natives have a high incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with regional, ethnic, village, and familial clustering. During 1969–1988, 15 of the 45 incident cases of HCC in Alaska Natives occurred in 5 families. This report presents epidemiologic, virologic, and immunogenetic data on these 5 families. The results of hepatitis B virus (HBV) serologic testing indicates that HBV infection was an important factor in 4 of the 5 families. Human lymphocyte antigen (HLA) testing was performed in 3 families. The HLA results are reviewed in relationship to the familial clustering of HCC.