HCC Flashcards

1
Q

most common cause of HCC worldwide?

most common cause in europe?

A

Hep B chronic

Hep C chronic

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2
Q

RF - most common?

rest of RF?

A

cirrhosis 2nd to HBV, HCV

Male 
DM 
OCP
steroids
A1AT deficiency
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3
Q

high risk patients - what screening should be offered?

A

US +/- AFP

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4
Q

is AFP (alpha - feto protein raised in HCC)?

A

x6

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5
Q

Tx

if early disease <3cm?
if not?

A

surgical resection

liver transplant

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