Question

A 59-year-old man with known cirrhosis from hepatitis C presents for surveillance. According to standard hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance recommendations used in Canada, which strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months, with or without alpha-fetoprotein

Answer

Serum alpha-fetoprotein only every 5 years

Answer

CT abdomen with contrast annually

Answer

MRI abdomen every 3 months

Answer

No surveillance is recommended

Practice question

A 59-year-old man with known cirrhosis from hepatitis C presents for surveillance. According to standard hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance recommendations used in Canada, which strategy is appropriate?