Question

A 40-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C has compensated cirrhosis. According to hepatology guidelines, which surveillance strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound of the liver every 6 months, with or without alpha-fetoprotein measurement

Answer

Annual CT abdomen with contrast only

Answer

No surveillance is needed until decompensation occurs

Answer

Alpha-fetoprotein blood test alone annually

Answer

Liver biopsy every year

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C has compensated cirrhosis. According to hepatology guidelines, which surveillance strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma is recommended?