Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma - IAGH
Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma - IAGH
Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma - IAGH
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<strong>Screening</strong> <strong>for</strong> HCC: Summary• HCC is an important cause of mortality in patients withHBV and in Asians.• One randomized controlled trial suggests that screeningleads to early diagnosis and improved survival.• Several observational studies and decision analysismodeling suggest that screening <strong>for</strong> HCC in high-riskpatients who are eligible <strong>for</strong> treatment is cost-effective.• <strong>Screening</strong> <strong>for</strong> HCC is currently recommended <strong>for</strong> selectedpatients with chronic liver disease including patients withchronic hepatitis B.