Valery Breder, head of the drug therapy department at the Blokhin National Oncology Medical Research Center, said certain medical tests, such as ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (CT and MRI), should be performed in three groups of patients: Those with viral or non-infectious liver problems. Those with liver cirrhosis.
Above all, this is important for patients diagnosed with viral hepatitis type C or B, as well as for those with cirrhosis of the liver possibly caused by alcohol. A common complication of viral hepatitis is the development of cirrhosis, which can lead to the development of liver cancer.
Additionally, the number of patients with non-infectious hepatitis, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is increasing. These patients also need to undergo a medical examination of the abdominal cavity. This disease is often associated with metabolic disorders that may result from malnutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. People with problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol are at risk of developing liver cancer, so regular screenings are necessary to determine this risk.
Source: Ferra
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