Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Article Title
Specialty
Hepatology
Advisor
Elyse Watkins, PhD, PA-C
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review the available data on risk of HCC in NAFLD and NASH.
Method: A PubMed literature search was conducted with search terms HCC, NASH, NAFLD. and fatty liver. Eight articles were examined as the basis for the review article.
Results: While there are not current guidelines for screening for HCC in the non-cirrhotic NAFLD/NASH population, the data reviewed clearly shows a risk of HCC in this population.
Conclusion: NASH and NAFLD, regardless of the degree of liver fibrosis, present a risk for development of HCC. While current recommendations exist for screening cirrhotic patients for HCC, no guidance exists for screening in the non-cirrhotic population. Further data on the long term outcomes of screening in non-cirrhotic patients, as well as cost analysis of screening, is warranted in order to better inform future guidance committees.
Keywords: NASH, NAFLD, fatty liver, non-cirrhotic, HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma
Recommended Citation
Lee, Stacey M.
(2019)
"The Need for HCC Screening in NASH,"
Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science: Vol. 1
:
Iss.
4
, Article 38.
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https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/dmscjournal/vol1/iss4/38
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