Initial Workup

  • CT or MRI of the abdomen
  • CT chest
  • Bone scan if indicated

After Resection, Transplant. or Ablation.

AFP normal

  • CT or MRI abdomen every 3 months for 2 years
  • then annually

AFP elevated

  • every 3 months for 2 years, then every 6 months

References

  • NCCN Practice Guidelines in Oncology v.2.2012 Hepatocellular Carcinoma accessed 8/2/2012
  • NCCN Practice Guidelines in Oncology v.1.2010 hepatocellular Carcinoma accessed 04/27/09