Brazilian multidisciplinary consensus standardizes hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis, assessment, and staging

A 43-expert Brazilian consensus issued 18 recommendations for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) work-up: standardized LI-RADS imaging diagnosis, biopsy indications, liver function and portal hypertension assessment, staging, and multidisciplinary care.

• The consensus standardizes Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) use for imaging-based HCC diagnosis and addresses management of indeterminate lesions and biopsy indications.
• Recommendations integrate imaging findings with hepatic function, portal hypertension, and performance status to support individualized treatment selection.
• The document was developed by 43 experts under the Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology and 13 collaborating national medical societies.

Automated summary

RadPigeon summaries are original and for information only. They are not clinical advice.