Dysplastic Nodule
Conditions
Brief summary
Liver cirrhosis is a common consequence of chronic liver disease, resulting from sustained hepatic injury due to various etiologies. Cirrhosis predisposes individuals to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent primary malignancy of the liver. Among cirrhotic patients, distinguishing between hepatocellular carcinoma and dysplastic nodules is crucial for timely diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognostic assessment.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTassesment
This study aims to assess the role of early arterial phase in detecting and differentiating hepatocellular carcinoma from dysplastic nodules in chronic liver disease patients.
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with abnormal LFTs * Liver lesions of various sizes * Patients with chronic liver disease * Individuals undergoing routine liver screening * Willing participants who consent to the study
Exclusion criteria
* Children less than 5years * Patients who are allergic or have a history of allergy to contrast media * Patients with deranged renal function tests * Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| self administered proforma form | 12 Months | A clinical history form is a structured document used to gather comprehensive information about a patient's medical background and current health status. It typically includes sections for identifying patient demographics, past medical history, family history, social history, medications, allergies, and a detailed account of the current illness or complaint. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed