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Introduction: Liver cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Indonesia and has a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis of liver cancer is very important to increase the patient's chances of recovery. Biopsy-guided CT scan is an effective method for diagnosing liver cancer.


Case presentation: We report the case of a 55 year old man with a history of chronic hepatitis B who presented with complaints of right upper abdominal pain and weight loss. Physical examination revealed hepatomegaly and ascites. Investigations, including abdominal ultrasound and liver function tests, showed a mass in the liver. CT scan of the abdomen with contrast showed a hypodense mass in the right hepatic lobe. A CT-guided liver biopsy was performed and the histopathological diagnosis was hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The patient then underwent partial resection hepatectomy and chemotherapy.


Conclusion: Biopsy-guided CT scan is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

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CT scan biopsy guide Case studies Early diagnosis Hepatitis B Liver cancer

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Susanti, C., & Agnes Mariska. (2024). Utilization of Biopsy-Guided CT Scan in Diagnosing Liver Cancer: A Case Study. Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research, 2(1), 50-55. https://doi.org/10.59345/sjrir.v2i1.119