A 56-year-old man from Thailand presented with abdominal pain and a mass in the right upper quadrant. He reported that he had been diagnosed with viral hepatitis several years previously. Investigations showed: Serum alpha-fetoprotein 13,500 IU/L (

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A 56-year-old man from Thailand presented with abdominal pain and a mass in the right upper quadrant. He reported that he had been diagnosed with viral hepatitis several years previously. Investigations showed: Serum alpha-fetoprotein 13,500 IU/L (< 10) What is the most likely underlying viral infection?

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a well-known risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is suggested by the presentation of a mass in the right upper quadrant and significantly elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein levels.

A 56-Year-Old Man from Thailand Presented with Abdominal Pain and a Mass