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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2009; 15(11): 1301-1314
Published online Mar 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1301
Table 3 Diagnostic criteria for HCC (adapted from Bruix et al[85], 2006)
Cyto-histological criteria
Non-invasive criteria (cirrhotic patients)
Focal lesion ≤ 2 cm. Two imaging techniques with arterial hypervascularisation and venous washout
Focal lesion > 2 cm. One imaging technique with arterial hypervascularisation and venous washout