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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 2 EASL consensus diagnostic criteria for HCC (adapted from Bruix et al[115], 2001)
Cyto-histological criteria
Non-invasive criteria (restricted to patients with cirrhosis)
Radiological criteria: two coincident imaging techniques
Focal lesion > 2 cm with arterial hypervascularisation
Combined criteria: one imaging technique associated with elevated serum AFP levels
Focal lesion > 2 cm with arterial hypervascularisation
AFP levels > 400 ng/mL