Descriptive characteristics of viral hepatitis patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma by different timing of ultrasonographic surveillance.

‘‘-‘‘, counts less than six have been suppressed.*At least 1 screen either within 12 months or between 12-†1 screen annually for 2 years before HCC diagnosis‡≥2 screens annually for 2 years before HCC diagnosis.¶Missing data: rural residence (n = 2); Income quintile (n = 6).§Decompensated cirrhosis: i.e., cirrhosis and any recorded ascites, esophageal varices, or hepatic encephalopathy.Descriptive characteristics of viral hepatitis patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma by different timing of ultrasonographic surveillance.