Improved Outcomes Following Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Diagnosis in Patients Screened for HCC in a Large Academic Liver Center versus Patients Identified in the Community

Background and Aims: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. Knowledge and adherence to HCC surveillance guidelines has been associated with earlier detection. We sought to evaluate characteristics and outcomes following HCC diagnosis in patients screened for HCC in a large academic liver center versus patients diagnosed and referred from the community.