Non-contrast short MRI surveillance for HCC screening: the study protocol of the SMS-HCC prospective multicenter study

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) comprises 75 to 85 Key points • The low sensitivity of US necessitates better imaging tools for HCC screening. • This is the first study with a paired US-MRI design. • This design will allow a head-to-head comparison in both diagnostics and patient-acceptance. • We expect that SMS can contribute to a higher survival rate.