Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve its prognosis and patient survival.Ultrasound techn...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve its prognosis and patient survival.Ultrasound technology,serving has undergone substantial advances as the primary method of HCC surveillance and has broadened its scope in recent years for effective management of HCC.This article is a comprehensive overview of ultrasound technology in the treatment of HCC,encompassing early detection,diagnosis,staging,treatment evaluation,and prognostic assessment.In addition,the authors summarized the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of HCC and assessment of prognosis.Finally,the authors discussed further directions in this field by emphasizing overcoming existing obstacles and integrating cutting-edge technologies.展开更多
基金Supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.LQ24H180006Medical Health Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission(2024KY1121).
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve its prognosis and patient survival.Ultrasound technology,serving has undergone substantial advances as the primary method of HCC surveillance and has broadened its scope in recent years for effective management of HCC.This article is a comprehensive overview of ultrasound technology in the treatment of HCC,encompassing early detection,diagnosis,staging,treatment evaluation,and prognostic assessment.In addition,the authors summarized the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of HCC and assessment of prognosis.Finally,the authors discussed further directions in this field by emphasizing overcoming existing obstacles and integrating cutting-edge technologies.
