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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2024; 30(15): 2109-2117
Published online Apr 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i15.2109
Hepatocellular carcinoma and musculoskeletal system: A narrative literature review
Jelena Jadzic, Danijela Djonic
Jelena Jadzic, Danijela Djonic, Center of Bone Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Author contributions: Jadzic J conceptualized the study, wrote the initial draft, and conducted the visualization; Jadzic J and Djonic D acquired the data; Djonic D reviewed and edited the manuscript; and all authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Supported by the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Serbia, No. 451-03-1524/2023-04/18; and the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (IDEAS Program), No. 7749444, BoFraM Project.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Danijela Djonic, MD, PhD, Professor, Center of Bone Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotic 4/2, Belgrade 11000, Serbia. ddjonic@yahoo.com
Received: January 4, 2024
Peer-review started: January 4, 2024
First decision: January 27, 2024
Revised: February 7, 2024
Accepted: March 26, 2024
Article in press: March 26, 2024
Published online: April 21, 2024
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Core Tip: Musculoskeletal alterations have a powerful detrimental effect on the quality of life and prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The causes of HCC-induced musculoskeletal decline are complex and not yet fully understood. The biggest challenge in diagnosing HCC-related musculoskeletal changes is timely and effective diagnosis, as these alterations are often asymptomatic and may not be obvious during routine clinical evaluations. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach to the clinical management of musculoskeletal alterations is essential in patients with HCC.