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- W1556591845 abstract "Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and most deadly cancers in the world. However, early detection through surveillance with ultrasonography will allow more effective treatment with a higher rate of cure. There are algorithms to identify those who are at sufficiently high risk to warrant surveillance. Surveillance methodology is established, and although the highest levels of evidence of efficacy are not available, the vast majority of studies do indicate that surveillance is effective in reducing mortality. Once a lesion has been identified by surveillance the recall procedures involve assessment of lesion size and radiological characteristics. If features diagnostic of HCC are found on imaging biopsy is not necessary. HCC is most often staged using the Barcelona Cancer of the Liver Clinic staging (BCLC). BCLC stage 0 is treated by local ablation, usually radiofrequency ablation. BCLC stage A is treated by resection, radiofrequency ablation, or liver transplantation depending on patient characteristics. BCLC stage B is usually treated by chemoembolization and BCLC stage C is treated with sorafenib. BCLC stage D is a terminal stage and requires best supportive care. Cholangiocarcinoma is increasing in incidence. Unfortunately this cancer is seldom diagnosed early. If resection is not possible treatment is commonly with gemcitabine and cisplatin. A small number of patients can undergo liver transplantation after very aggressive surgery and chemotherapy. In addition to classic HCC or cholangiocarcinoma there are variants which show features of both types, or features of a more stem cell phenotype. These are uncommon, and optimal treatment is unclear." @default.
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- W1556591845 date "2018-06-15" @default.
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- W1556591845 title "Primary Malignant Neoplasms of the Liver" @default.
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