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
61-year-old male had a diagnosis of alcoholic liver cir- rhosis with portal hypertension thrombosis in april 2002
Clinical Characteristics
Routine ultrasound on november 2003 detected a focal hypervascular lesion with a diameter of 35 mm on the right lobe. Transarterial embolization with was performed on december 2003. Tumor was stable on july 2004 but showed clear progression towards segment i in october 2004. Serum AFP did increase.
Remission Characteristics
In july 2005, CT scan showed complete remission and normal AFP
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Disturbance in hepatic circulation associated with portal vein thrombosis
Clinical Treatment
Transarterial embolization