Ultrasound screening for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in cirrhosis: the evidence for an established clinical practice

Improvement in our current knowledge of epidemiology, natural history and treatment modalities form the background to generalize the use of ultrasound screening in cirrhosis. The cumulative probability of developing cancer is extremely high in cirrhotics and allows to focus screening programs on a w...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 1998-10, Vol.53 (10), p.713-716
Hauptverfasser:	Bottelli, R., Tibballs, J., Hochhauser, D., Watkinson, A., Dick, R., Burroughs, A.K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - etiology Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - therapy Cost-Benefit Analysis Digestive system. Abdomen Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Liver Cirrhosis - complications Liver Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Liver Neoplasms - etiology Liver Neoplasms - therapy Mass Screening - methods Medical sciences Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Improvement in our current knowledge of epidemiology, natural history and treatment modalities form the background to generalize the use of ultrasound screening in cirrhosis. The cumulative probability of developing cancer is extremely high in cirrhotics and allows to focus screening programs on a well defined risk group thus maximizing cost-effectiveness. This review article highlights scientific evidences in favour of a generalized practice of US screening.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/S0009-9260(98)80311-5