Spontaneous Regression of Recurred Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Multiple Lung Metastases
Journal of Liver Cancer
;
: 46-51, 2015.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-61460
ABSTRACT
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver malignancy. Spontaneous regression of HCC is extremely rare phenomenon and mechanism of regression remains ob-scure. 75-year-old woman previously diagnosed with hepatitis C virus-related liver cirrhosis was found to have single mass in liver with elevation of alpha-fetoprotein level to 10,320 ng/mL. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) was performed. 27 months after TACE recurred HCC with multiple lung nodules were confirmed. The patient refused any therapeutic modality. The patient underwent follow-up without any anti-cancer treatment. 8 months after recur-rence follow up computed tomography scan revealed spontaneous regression of HCC and completely disappeared lung nodules. The patient is currently doing well and without any evidence of recurrence. The causes of spontaneous regression of HCC are not well understood. Proposed mechanisms are ischemic injury, biological factors, herbal medicine, immunological variations. Further studies are necessary to improve our understanding of this rare phenom-enon.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Récidive
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Facteurs biologiques
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Alphafoetoprotéines
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Études de suivi
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Chimioembolisation thérapeutique
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Hépatite C
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Carcinome hépatocellulaire
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Science des plantes médicinales
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Foie
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Cirrhose du foie
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Liver Cancer
Année:
2015
Type:
Article
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