Question

A 45-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B presents for routine follow-up. Which test is recommended by NICE guidelines to monitor for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound of the liver and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) every 6 months

Answer

CT abdomen every 6 months

Answer

MRI abdomen annually

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Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) only every 3 months

Answer

FibroScan every 6 months

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B presents for routine follow-up. Which test is recommended by NICE guidelines to monitor for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B?