Abbreviated MRI for HCC Surveillance

MR Value: Clinical Feasibility of Abbreviated MR Protocol for HCC Surveillance in High-risk Group

This study aims to investigate the clinical feasibility of abbreviated liver MRI for HCC surveillance in a high-risk group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• high risk of HCC development (chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis)
• no history of HCC
• on surveillance of HCC using ultrasonography
• sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of HCC
• congestive hepatopathy
• iron deposition
• any absolute or relative contra-indication of contrast-enhanced MRI