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==Screening==
==Screening==
*Patients with cirrhosis must undergo screening for HCC every 6-12 months.
*Screening endoscopy must be performed:
**Within a year in case of compensated cirrhosis
**Within three months in case of complicated cirrhosis


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:14, 18 December 2017

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Overview

Screening

  • Patients with cirrhosis must undergo screening for HCC every 6-12 months.
  • Screening endoscopy must be performed:
    • Within a year in case of compensated cirrhosis
    • Within three months in case of complicated cirrhosis

References

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