Conversion resection of initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma associated with steatohepatitis through hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy-transarterial chemoembolization and systemic therapy: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), effective treatment options remain scarce. The risks of surgery and the likelihood of tumor residue restrict the use of liver resection. However, the combination of systemic therapy with locoregional treatments has recently demonstrated promising anti-tumor efficacy, offering new avenues for advanced HCC.

Case description

We detail the case of a 61-year-old male who is free of viral hepatitis and alcohol consumption, but overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 25.2 kg/m². A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and blood tests were conducted, leading to a diagnosis of HCC associated with steatohepatitis, along with a combined portal vein tumor thrombus. Following four rounds of hepatic artery infus

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature