Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	13750
Country	Egypt

Received	2014-08-30 11:59
Peer-Review Started	2014-08-30 17:34
To Make the First Decision	2014-09-28 12:23
Return for Revision	2014-10-08 09:56
Revised	2014-10-31 03:54
Second Decision	2015-05-04 19:21
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2015-05-04 21:26
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2015-05-27 15:02
Articles in Press	2015-05-27 15:20
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Typeset the Manuscript	2015-06-05 08:37
Publish the Manuscript Online	2015-06-29 17:40

ISSN	1948-5182 (online)
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Guide for diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Magdy Hamed Attwa and Shahira Aly El-Etreby
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Magdy Hamed Attwa, MD, Division of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Specialized Medical Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. magdyhamed52@hotmail.com
Key Words	Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma; Surgical resection; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Liver transplantation; Radiofrequency ablation; Microwave ablation; Percutaneous ethanol or acetic acid ablation; Radio-embolisation; Systemic chemotherapy; Trans-arterial chemoembolisation
Core Tip	This review aims to spotlight on the different diagnostic modalities, and treatment options of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite lack of adequate sensitivity of ultrasound (US) examination and alpha-fetoprotein, both are still considered the cornerstone for surveillance for HCC. So, a plethora of clinical studies searching for a more ideal tool are running. One of these tools is the microRNAs which can be considered as a promising diagnostic as well as prognostic tool for HCC. This review discusses the diagnostic utility of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as the enhanced US efficacy in diagnosis of HCC. Management of HCC depends on the tumour stage, liver function reserve, and patient performance status, and requires a multidisciplinary approach for optimal treatment. Liver transplantation and hepatic resection are the only curative options in early stage of disease. In addition, radiofrequency ablation is equivalent to surgical resection in well-selected patients. Radioembolization with use of resin or glass sphere appear promising. Novel molecular therapies are also discussed. For patients with advanced disease, sorafenib is the only approved therapy, but novel targeted agents and their combinations are emerging.
Publish Date	2015-06-29 17:40
Citation	Attwa MH, El-Etreby SA. Guide for diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Hepatol 2015; 7(12): 1632-1651
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v7/i12/1632.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v7.i12.1632

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