Detection of early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective evaluation of ultrasonography surveillance and surveillance adherence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance using 6-monthly ultrasonography (US) intervals is recommended. This study investigated the factors associated with early-stage HCC detection.

Methods

All patients with a new HCC diagnosis for the first time between 2019 and 2022 were included. All pre-treatment imaging was independently reviewed according to Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) criteria. Early-stage HCC was defined as a single tumour <50 mm or up to 3 tumours all <30 mm. Rate of adherence was expressed as the proportion of the number of 6-monthly surveillance US performed relative to the total number of surveillance US the patient should have undergone over the preceding 5 years or since the diagnosis of cirrhosis, if it was within the prece

SUBMITTER: Olaru A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314667 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature