Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: How to Screen and Follow up Patients with Liver Cirrhosis According to the GERMAN S3 Guideline?
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is frequently detected in pre-existing liver cirrhosis, but can also develop without such pre-conditions. There is an increasing trend of HCC incidence worldwide. In patients with liver cirrhosis, HCC has become the leading cause of death. At diagnosis the tumor has ve...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Diagnostics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/5/4/497 |