Hepatocellular carcinoma continues to be diagnosed in the advanced stage: profile of hepatocellular carcinoma in a tertiary care hospital in South India

Trop Doct. 2013 Jan;43(1):25-6. doi: 10.1177/0049475512473600. Epub 2013 Feb 26.

Abstract

This report is an analysis of 231 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) from a tertiary care hospital in India. Most of the HCCs were diagnosed in cirrhotics and at an advanced stage which limited the therapeutic options. Physician awareness of this complication of cirrhosis and regular ultrasound screening of cirrhotic patients will help in detection of early stage cancers and, thus, enhance the survival rates.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / complications
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis*
  • Delayed Diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Liver Cirrhosis / etiology
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tertiary Healthcare