Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Investigation and Management

Hepatocellular carcinoma has attracted increasing interest over recent years. While surgery remains the only curative therapy available, there have been rapid developments in investigative techniques leading to earlier diagnosis and enhanced survival. This thorough and in-depth text covers all aspects of presentation, investigation, diagnosis and management. The international team of contributors has been selected to ensure different regional perspectives are given appropriate coverage. Although targeted primarily at clinicians, this book will also appeal to basic scientists working in the field.Multidisciplinary approach * Considers hepatocarcinogenesis at the molecular level * Discusses screening and prevention in addition to describing curative therapies * International perspective