Advances in research on microvascular invasion of liver cancer / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Liver cancer is an aggressive malignant tumor. At present, microvascular invasion (MVI) is considered to be an independent risk factor for early recurrence and metastasis of liver cancer, and it is also an important indicator for liver transplant recipient selection. Therefore, preoperative prediction of MVI has important clinical value. It is currently predicted that MVI mainly passes specific serum markers such as des-gamma-carboxyprothrombin and preoperative imaging features. This article reviews the diagnosis, occurrence, preoperative prediction, impact on prognosis and corresponding treatment methods of MVI.