Author/Authors :
Abdo, Ayman A King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al Abdul Karim, Huda King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al Fuhaid, Turki King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Sanai, Faisal M King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Kabbani, Munthir King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al Jumah, AbdulRahman King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Burak, Kelly King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Recognizing the high prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Saudi Arabia and the difficulties often faced in accurate diagnoses, evidence-based management, and appropriate referral of HCC patients, a committee was formed at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) in Riyadh (fi rst three editors, AAA, HAK, TF) who wrote the first draft of these guidelines. These editors first performed a widely based literature search on all aspects of the epidemiology, natural history, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of HCC. The literature was examined critically and the available evidence was then classified according to its strength.
