Etiology and Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Molecular Mechanisms of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Pathological Aspects of Hepatocellular Tumors -- Use of Imaging Techniques to Screen for Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Radiological Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Percutaneous Ethanol and Acetic Acid Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Interventional Radiology Techniques for Intra-Arterial Chemoembolization -- Medical Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Putting It All Together.

Recent advances in the use of ultrasound and computed tomography, in new drugs and drug combinations, as well as with increasingly successful liver transplantation have transformed not only our understanding of hepatocellular cancer (HCC), but also our clinical management of the disease. In Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment, highly experienced clinicians-many from Dr. Thomas Starzl's renowned liver transplant team at the University of Pittsburgh-present a fully synthesized practical approach to HCC patient management, including an up-to-date literature review. Their presentation includes all the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of primary liver cancer. A summary chapter details for physicians the diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making process for dealing with such problems as incidental tumors in the liver transplant, the role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, intra-arterial vs intravenous therapy, the uses of embolization, and the significance of portal vein thrombus. A value-added compact disk containing a companion ebook version of Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment is included for downloading and use in the reader's PC or PDA. Authoritative and highly practical, Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment captures for physicians the recent exciting changes in our understanding of hepatocellular cancer, focusing on today's optimal diagnostic methods, novel therapeutics, and day-to-day best management practices.