Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Step Forward for Better Evaluation Using Ultrasound Elastography

Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Step Forward for Better Evaluation Using Ultrasound Elastography

The increasing prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the general population prompts for a quick response from physicians. As NAFLD can progress to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), new non-invasive, rapid, cost-effective diagnostic methods are n...

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Main Authors: Monica Lupsor-Platon, Teodora Serban, Alexandra-Iulia Silion, Alexandru Tirpe, Mira Florea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
hepatocellular carcinoma
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
ultrasound elastography
fibrosis
steatosis
focal liver lesion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/10/2778

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