Efficacy of ultrasonography and alpha-fetoprotein on early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonographic screening for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods: The data of 14968 patients who had ultrasonography (US) for chronic liver diseases were collected into a database program from June 1995 to June 2005. The risk factors for HCC were also studied.

Delayed hemorrhage from hepatic artery after ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy: a case report.

Percutaneous liver biopsy is considered one of the most important diagnostic tools to evaluate diffuse liver diseases. Pseudoaneurysm of hepatic artery is an unusual complication after ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy. Delayed hemorrhage occurs much less frequently.