Chronic Hepatitis C–related Cirrhosis in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 64yo Man | Hepatology | SMLE Q#16823
SMLE Question #16823
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Hepatology
Objective: OBJ-HEP-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 64-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C–related cirrhosis completed direct-acting antiviral therapy; HCV RNA is undetectable 12 weeks after treatment. He is asymptomatic. Examination shows spider angiomata and mild splenomegaly without ascites or encephalopathy. He has compensated cirrhosis and is a potential candidate for treatment if hepatocellular carcinoma is detected. What is the most appropriate follow-up strategy?
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