Spontaneous Regression Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Three Case Reports And A Categorized Review Of The Literature.
Oquiñena, S., Iñarrairaegui, M., Vila, J. J., Alegre, F., Zozaya, J. M., & Sangro, B. (2009). spontaneous regression of hepatocellular carcinoma: three case reports and a categorized review of the literature. Digestive diseases and sciences, 54(5), 1147–1153. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-008-0447-z
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Disease Location
Liver
Personal Characteristics
4-year-old male had a diagnosis of hepatitis b virus- related liver cirrhosis with complete portal vein thrombosis in 1989.
Clinical Characteristics
In february 1998 CT revealed no focal lesions but after intra-arterial lipiodol injection a 15-mm lesion in segment vi was detected. This lesion progressively grew thereafter to reach 30 mm in september 1998. In march 1999, arterial blood flow was observed by doppler ultrasonography (us) inside the portal thrombus adjacent to this ill-defined lesion. Serum AFP at that time was elevated.
Remission Characteristics
No lesion was detected on CT performed on may 2000 when AFP was slightly elevated.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Disturbance in hepatic circulation associated with portal vein thrombosis
Additional Notes
recurrence