Consensus on the secondary prevention of primary liver cancer

Hepatol Int. 2021 Dec;15(6):1289-1300. doi: 10.1007/s12072-021-10259-7. Epub 2021 Nov 30.

Abstract

To standardize the effective prevention, surveillance, and diagnosis of primary liver cancer, the Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association, invited clinical experts and methodologists to develop the Consensus on the Secondary Prevention of Primary Liver Cancer, which was based on the clinical and scientific advances on hepatocellular carcinoma. The purpose is to provide a current basis for the prevention, surveillance, and early diagnosis of primary liver cancer in patients with chronic liver diseases.

Keywords: Early detection of cancer; Liver neoplasms; Secondary prevention.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* / prevention & control
  • Consensus
  • Gastroenterology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / prevention & control
  • Secondary Prevention