A Case of Spontaneous Rupture of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Supplied by the Right Renal Capsular Artery Treated by Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
Journal of Liver Cancer
; : 59-63, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
We present a case of spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma with poor liver function managed by transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE). The patient's bilirubin level was 2.1 mg/dL, albumin level was 2.4 g/dL, and prothrombin time international normalized ratio was 2.1. In addition, the patient had also developed a large number of ascites. The tumor was supplied by the right renal capsular artery, as observed on angiography. With successful TAE, no hepatic failure occurred. We believe TAE can be a safe and effective treatment option, even in patients with poor liver function, if tumors are supplied only by extrahepatic collateral vessels.
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Main subject:
Arteries
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Prothrombin Time
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Ascites
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Bilirubin
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Angiography
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Liver Failure
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
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International Normalized Ratio
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Liver
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Liver Cancer
Year:
2019
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Article