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-<24 months before HCC diagnosis †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.