Screening for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis

People with HCV cirrhosis are at risk for liver cancer. Regular screening can detect early-stage liver cancer.

Usually, screening consists of a liver scan by ultrasound or computed tomography (CT scan, a medical scan that produces images on a computer from sections inside the body), and a blood test measuring alphafetoprotein (AFP, a protein made in foetal liver tissue) levels. Screening is recommended every six months.

Liver enzyme tests
Liver biopsy

March 2009

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Screening for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis