Current opinion about hepatocellular carcinoma <10 mm

• Verfasst von: Dong, Yi [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Teufel, Andreas [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Wang, Wen-Ping [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Dietrich, Christoph F. [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Current opinion about hepatocellular carcinoma <10 mm
• Verf.angabe: Yi Dong, Andreas Teufel, Wen-Ping Wang, Christoph F. Dietrich
• Jahr: 2021
• Umfang: 7 S.
• Fussnoten: Published online: June 9, 2020 ; Gesehen am 20.10.2021
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: Digestion
• Ort Quelle: Basel : Karger, 1968
• Jahr Quelle: 2021
• Band/Heft Quelle: 102(2021), 3 vom: Mai, Seite 335-341
• ISSN Quelle: 1421-9867
• DOI: doi:10.1159/000507923
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1774585502

Abstract

Background: Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is important. Advances in liver imaging techniques have facilitated the detection of HCC at an early stage. However, there is a controversial discussion on how to diagnose very small HCC by imaging. The aim of the current review is to present current published data on HCC ≤10 mm and discuss on how to best diagnose and treat such lesions. Summary: It is still challenging, however, to accurately characterize HCC <10 mm. The accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound may be critical for early treatment decisions for cancer patients, particularly when CECT and/or CEMRI are inconclusive. Key Messages: The characterization of focal liver lesions <10 mm is frequently delayed until a follow-up imaging procedure demonstrates growth or stability. A repetition of ultrasound examination after 3 months for new nodules <1 cm should be recommended.