Open AccessHarms of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance
Author(s) -
Jan Petrášek,
Amit G. Singal,
Nicole E. Rich
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current hepatology reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2195-9595
DOI - 10.1007/s11901-019-00488-8
Subject(s) - overdiagnosis , medicine , hepatocellular carcinoma , cirrhosis , harm , intensive care medicine , cancer , political science , law
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance in patients with cirrhosis is associated with decreased mortality by enabling early tumor detection. However, the benefits of any cancer screening program must be considered in light of potential physical, financial, and psychological harms, as well as the risk of overdiagnosis. Herein, we summarize the potential harms of HCC surveillance.