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Year 2023, , 587 - 593, 01.10.2023
https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1160673

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References

  • 1. Chou CT, Chen RC, Lin WC, et al. Prediction of microvascular invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma: preoperative CT and histopathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014 Sep;203(3): W253-9. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.10595. 
  • 2. Lim KC, Chow PK, Allen JC, et al. Microvascular invasion is a better predictor of tumor recurrence and overall survival following surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma compared to the Milan criteria. Ann Surg. 2011 Jul;254(1):108-13. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31821ad884.

Can Cellular Differentiation and Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma be Predicted by Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography?

Year 2023, , 587 - 593, 01.10.2023
https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1160673

Abstract

Objective

The purpose of our study was to examine the contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in explanted liver, the association between microvascular invasion (MVI) and cellular differentiation, and to predict the severity of HCC.

Material and Methods:

CECT images of 54 surgically proven HCCs were evaluated with abdominal radiologist. Our CECT protocol was composed of precontrast, arterial, portal and delayed venous phases. The radiologist analysed the CT images for; tumor size, tumor margin, presence of intratumoral vessels; presence of capsule; intratumoral fat accumulation; and macroinvasion. The imaging features were correlated with cellular differentiation and MVI using Fisher's exact test or the χ2 test.

Results:

The results of our study indicated that there was a significant inverse correlation between the presence of capsule and MVI (p<0,05) and the grade of HCC (p=0,001) while a significant positive correlation was observed between macroinvasion and the grade of HCC (p=0,02).

Conclusion:

Patients with cirrhosis and HCC will be better managed if imaging techniques can predict tumor and MVI grade prior to treatment without necessitating a sample. MVI can be used to decide on treatment strategies and offer a more precise prognosis. For the preoperative prediction of MVI and tumor grade, the CECT-observed incomplete tumor capsule and the macroinvasion are crucial.

References

  • 1. Chou CT, Chen RC, Lin WC, et al. Prediction of microvascular invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma: preoperative CT and histopathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014 Sep;203(3): W253-9. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.10595. 
  • 2. Lim KC, Chow PK, Allen JC, et al. Microvascular invasion is a better predictor of tumor recurrence and overall survival following surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma compared to the Milan criteria. Ann Surg. 2011 Jul;254(1):108-13. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31821ad884.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Radiology and Organ Imaging
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Aylin Altan Kus 0000-0003-4843-3860

Bedriye Koyuncu Sökmen 0000-0002-1470-803X

Early Pub Date August 21, 2023
Publication Date October 1, 2023
Submission Date August 11, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2023

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EndNote Altan Kus A, Koyuncu Sökmen B (October 1, 2023) Can Cellular Differentiation and Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma be Predicted by Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography?. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 14 4 587–593.