Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, incidence, and tumor doubling times in patients cured of hepatitis C
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4508
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality vary by race/ethnicity and both are higher in Black patients than in Whites. For HCC surveillance, all cirrhotic patients are advised to undergo lifelong twice‐annual abdominal imaging. We investigated… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; surveillance; incidence; carcinoma surveillance ... See more keywords
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance in the 21st century: Saving lives or causing harm?
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DOI: 10.3350/cmh.2019.1001
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer related death worldwide. Prognosis and treatment options largely depend on tumor stage at diagnosis, with curative treatments only available if detected at an early… read more here.
Keywords: hcc surveillance; hepatocellular carcinoma; carcinoma surveillance; surveillance ... See more keywords
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance in Australia: time to improve the diagnosis of cirrhosis and use liver ultrasound
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DOI: 10.5694/mja2.50806
Abstract: To the Editor: The recent discussion on chronic liver disease and ultrasonographic surveillance is welcome.1 Over two decades ago, investigators at Westmead Hospital in Sydney showed that ultrasonographic surveillance of 232 Australian patients with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; carcinoma surveillance; surveillance; cirrhosis ... See more keywords