AFP and neoplasm: 22. reported about predictive value of conventional and contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography in early recurrence of HCC. They concluded that a preoperative serum AFP level ≥400 ng/mL, tumor diameter ≥5 cm and “fast wash‐out” enhancement pattern by CEUS are independent risk factors for early recurrence of HCC after surgical resection. As other reports using both imaging modality and serum tumor marker, Min et al. 23.