Diagnostic Performance of Computed Tomography Scan in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the diagnostic performance of Computed Tomography scan in hepatocellular carcinoma. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of Radiology and Imaging in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka from July 2019 to June 2021. A total of 50 patients with suspected hepatic mass of both sexes above 20 years of age referring to the Department of Radiology and Imaging, DMCH from various departments of the same hospital for triple-phase MDCT of the abdomen were included in this study. Results: The mean age was found 51.5±5.3 years with a range of 25 to 79 years. The male to female ratio was 4.5:1. On triple-phase MDCT diagnosis, 84% of patients had hepatocellular carcinoma, 8% had cirrhotic nodule,