Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance Strategies: Major Guidelines and Screening Advances.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with prognosis and treatment outcomes that are significantly influenced by the stage at diagnosis. Early detection through regular surveillance is crucial for improving patient outcomes, especially in high-risk groups such as those with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B. Geographic variations in HCC risk factors, including viral hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), have led to the development of different international surveillance guidelines. This review aims to compare and evaluate the surveillance strategies proposed by the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and t

SUBMITTER: Wu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11640160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature