Efficacy of ultrasonography on the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver diseases

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks fifth in frequency of cancer worldwide. Chronic hepatitis B and C as well as cirrhosis, irrespective their etiology, are recognized as the major factors increasing the risk of HCC. The aim of study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonography for detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver diseases. Material and methods: We studied 414 patients with chronic liver diseases, mean age 51 +/- 10.91 years, hospitalized in Medical Clinic no.1 of the Clinical Emergency Hospital Craiova. All patients were periodically follow-up by ultrason…