COMPARATIVE VALUE OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND CONTRAST-ENHANCED EXAMINATION IN CHRONIC HEPATITIS AND LIVER CIRRHOSIS
Abstract
Chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis are progressive liver diseases characterized by inflammation, fibrosis, and architectural distortion of hepatic parenchyma. Globally, chronic hepatitis B and C affect over 300 million individuals, with cirrhosis representing the terminal stage of chronic liver injury. Cirrhosis significantly increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), necessitating accurate and early diagnostic strategies.
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