Liver cell cancer surveillance practice in Nigeria: Pitfalls and future prospects.

IF 2.5 Q2 GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY World Journal of Hepatology Pub Date : 2024-10-27 DOI:10.4254/wjh.v16.i10.1132
Yusuf Musa, Ijeoma M Ifeorah, Abubakar Sadiq Maiyaki, Rahama Mohammad Almustapha, Yussuf Abdulkadir Maisuna, Habib Tijjani Saleh, Abdulmumini Yakubu
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a disease of public health concern in Nigeria, with chronic hepatitis B and C infections contributing most to the disease burden. Despite the increasing incidence of HCC, surveillance practices for early diagnosis and possible cure are not deeply rooted in the country. This article aims to review the current status of HCC surveillance in Nigeria, stressing the encounters, breaches, and potential prospects. Several factors, such as limited tools for screening and diagnostics, insufficient infrastructure, and low cognizance among the doctors, and the general public affect the surveillance practices for HCC in Nigeria. Moreover, the lack of standardized guidelines and protocols for HCC surveillance further intensifies the suboptimal diagnosis and treatment. Nevertheless, there are opportunities for refining surveillance practices in the country. This would be achieved through boosted public health sensitization campaigns, integrating HCC screening into routine clinical services, and leveraging technological developments for early detection and monitoring. Furthermore, collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, and international organizations can facilitate the development of comprehensive HCC surveillance programs personalized to the Nigerian setting. Thus, HCC surveillance practice faces substantial challenges. By addressing the drawbacks and leveraging prospects, Nigeria can improve HCC surveillance, with subsequent improved outcomes for individuals at risk of developing the disease.

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