Abstract
We examined adherence to guidelines for screening of hepatocellular carcinoma in a cohort of HIV/hepatitis C virus-coinfected patients. Thirty-six percent of patients with documented cirrhosis did not have a screening ultrasound. Patients at centers with standardized systems for screening were more likely to have had an ultrasound performed.
Keywords:
HIV; carcinoma; hepatitis C.
Publication types
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Multicenter Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis*
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Coinfection / complications
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Early Detection of Cancer / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Guideline Adherence / statistics & numerical data*
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HIV Infections / complications*
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Hepatitis C, Chronic / complications*
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Humans
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Liver / diagnostic imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prospective Studies
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Ultrasonography