Open AccessDiagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Author(s) -
Asmaa Gomaa,
Shahid A. Khan,
Edward Leen,
Imam Waked,
Simon D. TaylorRobinson
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.15.1301
Subject(s) - hepatocellular carcinoma , medicine , incidence (geometry) , carcinoma , radiological weapon , pathology , oncology , radiology , physics , optics
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the commonest cancers worldwide, particularly in parts of the developing world, and is increasing in incidence. This article reviews the current modalities employed for the diagnosis of HCC, including serum markers, radiological techniques and histological evaluation, and summarises international guidelines for the diagnostic approach to HCC.