Non-enhanced magnetic resonance as a surveillance tool for hepatocellular carcinoma: Many unresolved issues

We read with interest the paper by Park et  al.1 Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis and worsens their prognosis. The current HCC surveillance guidelines recommend 6 monthly ultrasound (US),2 which lacks good sensitivity for early HCC. Park et al. studied non-contrast magnetic resonance imagin g (MRI) vs. US for surveillance of HCC in predominantly hepatitis B-related cirrhosis and baseline high-risk group.1 MRI had significantly better diagnostic accuracy for the diagnosis of liver lesions than US.
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research