Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Hepatocellular carcinoma screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
According to the American Association of Liver Diseases, screening for hepatocellular carcinoma by ultrasound (US) is recommended among patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis. Screening is also recommended for Asian men over the age of 40, Asian women over the age of 50, and African American.
Screening
Screening
Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma by abdominal ultrasound and serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein is recommended for the following populations:[1][2]
- Patients with hepatitis B
- Patients with hepatitis C
- Patietns with cirrhosis
- Asian men over the age of 40
- Asian women over the age of 50
- African American
References
References
- ↑ Trad, Dorra; Bibani, Norsaf; Sabbah, Meriam; Elloumi, Hela; Gargouri, Dalila; Ouakaa, Asma; Kharrat, Jamel (2017). “Known, new and emerging risk factors of hepatocellular carcinoma (review)”. La Presse Médicale. 46 (11): 1000–1007. doi:10.1016/j.lpm.2017.09.025. ISSN 0755-4982.
- ↑ Sirlin CB, Kielar AZ, Tang A, Bashir MR (2018). “LI-RADS: a glimpse into the future”. Abdom Radiol (NY). 43 (1): 231–236. doi:10.1007/s00261-017-1448-1. PMID 29318354.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]