Bibliographic information
GuidelineGuidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Originally developed
In persons with CHRONIC HEPATITIS B. Routine surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with abdominal ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein testing every six months is recommended for:
- - persons aged over 40 years (lower age may apply according to regional
incidence of HCC), without clinical evidence of cirrhosis (or based on APRI score ≤2), and with HBV DNA level >2000 IU/mL (where HBV DNA testing is available).
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Low
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This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:
Guideline
Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection.
Year2024
InstitutionWHO