Abstract
Aims:Ultrasound surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is recommended in cirrhotic patients to allow early diagnosis. This study investigated risk factors for nonsurveillance and advanced HCC at diagnosis and their effect on survival.Materials and Methods:Two hundred seventy HCC patients were included. Clinical data were collected from hospital databases.Results:One hundred twenty-eight (47.1%) patients had 6-monthly ultrasound surveillance before HCC diagnosis. Ninety-two (34.1%) patients had advanced HCC (multifocal or total diameter 6cm) at diagnosis. The nonsurveillance rate was significantly higher in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (79%) compared with other causes of chronic liver disease (31.6% to 58.1%, P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 551-556 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 6 |
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Publication status | Published - Jul 2018 |