Improved Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Using a Longitudinal Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening Algorithm

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has limited treatment options when diagnosed at advanced stages; therefore, early detection is critical to reduce mortality. There is disagreement about the value of α-fetoprotein (AFP) in HCC surveillance. We aim to improve the sensitivity of AFP in HCC surveillance b...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology Jg. 14; H. 3; S. 469
Hauptverfasser:	Tayob, Nabihah, Lok, Anna S F, Do, Kim-Anh, Feng, Ziding
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	United States 01.03.2016
Schlagworte:	Algorithms alpha-Fetoproteins - analysis Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnosis Early Diagnosis Hepatitis C, Chronic - complications Hepatitis C, Chronic - pathology Humans Liver - diagnostic imaging Liver - pathology Liver Cirrhosis - complications Liver Cirrhosis - pathology Longitudinal Studies Mass Screening - methods Prospective Studies Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Sensitivity and Specificity Early Detection Cirrhosis Surveillance Hepatitis C
ISSN:	1542-7714, 1542-7714
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