Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease correlated with lower hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance receipt, early-stage detection and poorer survival compared with other HCC etiologies, according to research.

LAS VEGAS – In this video exclusive, Nancy S. Reau, MD, FAASLD, AGAF, discussed the Liver Health Annual Trends Report, which was launched during a panel discussion hosted by Salix Pharmaceuticals at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

LAS VEGAS – In this video exclusive from the ACG Scientific Annual Meeting, Amit Singal, MD, from UT Southwestern Medical Center, discussed best practices for the screening, surveillance, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Severe nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may be correlated with Autophagy Related Gene 7 loss-of-function variants, which may impair hepatocellular ballooning and inflammation.