Unexpected detection of a submillimeter early hepatocellular carcinoma focus by intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is closely related to residual tumor cells and tissues after tumor resection. Thus, close monitoring to ensure complete removal of residual tumor is fundamental. In this regard, intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging has been of great assistance to surgeons for precision cancer surgeries. However, up to now, the identification of tiny lesions has not been reported. Herein, we report our findings on the case of an ultra-small HCC focus of about 430 µm that was successfully detected using NIRF during real-time monitored liver cancer surgery. The patient had a background of hepatitis B cirrhosis, which is the most phenomenon in China. Surgeons usually unable to distinguish sclerotic nodules from small tumor tissu

SUBMITTER: Dai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9201127 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature