Dietary restriction and hepatic cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies.

The effect of calorie restriction, fasting, and ketogenic diets on the treatment of liver cancer remains uncertain. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effect of restrictive diets on the development and progression of liver cancer in animal models. We did a meta-analysis using the Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager software, with the random effects model and the inverse variance technique. We examined 19 studies that were conducted between 1983 and 2020. Of these, 63.2% investigated calorie restriction, 21.0% experimented with a ketogenic diet, and 15.8% investigated the effects of fasting. The intervention lasted anything from 48 h to 221 weeks. Results showed that restrictive diets may reduce tumor incidence and progression, with a significant reduction in the risk of liver cancer development. Thereby, our results suggest that putting limits on what you eat may help treat liver cancer in more ways than one.

Resecciones Hepáticas Laparoscópicas por Hepatocarcinoma: Resultados Perioperatorios y Oncológicos / Outcomes of Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Single-Center Experience

BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer in the world. Surgery is the treatment of choice in stages 0 and A in the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer classification. A minimally invasive technique in this scenario has the advantage of reducing postoperative pain, blood loss, and hospital stay. We present our experience and outcomes in laparoscopic liver resection in HCC. METHODS: Retrospective descriptive analysis from all patients who underwent laparoscopic liver resection for HCC in our center between August 2006 and December 2020. RESULTS: Laparoscopic liver resection for HCC was performed in 20 patients. The median age was 70 years, and the male gender was 75%. Sixteen patients had chronic liver disease, and 87.5% were Child A. The most common liver resection was the non-anatomical (45%). 30-day morbidity was 15%, without the need for reintervention. We had no 30-day mortality and postoperative liver failure. Negative margins were achieved in 90% of patients. Median disease-free survival and overall survival were 25 and 40.5 months, respectively. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic liver resection for the treatment of HCC in our series is safe, with no 30-day mortality, low incidence of complications, no postoperative liver failure, and suitable medium- and long-term oncological results

Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis-associated chronic portal vein thrombosis: risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma? / Esquistossomose hepatosplênica associada à trombose crônica da veia porta: fator de risco para o carcinoma hepatocelular?

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is an endemic disease prevalent in tropical countries and is associated with a high incidence of portal vein thrombosis. Inflammatory changes caused by both parasitic infection and portal thrombosis can lead to the development of chronic liver disease with potential carcinogenesis. AIMS: To assess the incidence of portal vein thrombosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with schistosomiasis during long-term follow-up. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted involving patients with schistosomiasis followed up at our institution between 1990 and 2021. RESULTS: A total of 126 patients with schistosomiasis were evaluated in the study. The mean follow-up time was 16 years (range 5-31). Of the total, 73 (57.9%) patients presented portal vein thrombosis during follow-up. Six (8.1%) of them were diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, all with portal vein thrombosis diagnosed more than ten years before. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with schistosomiasis and chronic portal vein thrombosis highlights the importance of a systematic long-term follow-up in this group of patients.

RESUMO RACIONAL: A esquistossomose hepatoesplênica é uma doença endêmica prevalente em países tropicais e está associada a uma alta incidência de trombose da veia porta. Alterações inflamatórias causadas tanto pela infecção parasitária quanto pela trombose portal podem levar ao desenvolvimento de doença hepática crônica com potencial carcinogênico. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a incidência de trombose da veia porta e carcinoma hepatocelular em pacientes com esquistossomose durante um seguimento de longo prazo. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo envolvendo pacientes com esquistossomose acompanhados em nossa instituição entre 1990 e 2021. RESULTADOS: Um total de 126 pacientes com esquistossomose foram avaliados no estudo. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 16 anos (variando de 5 a 31). Do total, 73 (57,9%) pacientes apresentaram trombose da veia porta durante o seguimento e seis (8,1%) deles foram diagnosticados com carcinoma hepatocelular, todos com trombose da veia porta diagnosticada há mais de 10 anos. CONCLUSÕES: A incidência de carcinoma hepatocelular em pacientes com esquistossomose e trombose da veia porta crônica destaca a importância de um acompanhamento sistemático de longo prazo nesse grupo de pacientes.

Radiological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma that achieved complete response after chemoembolization with drug-eluting beads for liver transplantation planning

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the radiological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) lesions that achieved a complete response following drug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) preceding liver transplantation. Methods This single-center case-control study enrolled patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent neoadjuvant DEB-TACE therapy, were followed up with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, and were successively evaluated according to the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors. The HCCs were divided into two groups based on their diameter (Group A: ≤3cm; Group B: 3cm). Viability was assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method according to tumor size categories. The relationship between tumor variables was analyzed using bivariate Cox regression. Results Three-hundred and twenty-eight patients with 667 hepatocellular carcinomas who underwent their first DEB-TACE session were enrolled. A total of 105 hepatocellular carcinomas in 59 patients exhibited complete response after the initial DEB-TACE session and were divided into Group A (92 HCCs) and Group B (13 HCCs). The diameter in Group A decreased significantly compared to the pre-procedure size until the second assessment (p<0.001), with no subsequent reduction in diameter, despite maintaining a complete response. In Group B, the reduction in diameter remained significant compared with the initial value until the sixth imaging evaluation (p=0.014). The average reduction was 45.1% for Group B and a maximum of 14.9% in Group A. Conclusion HCCs >3cm exhibited a greater reduction in size and a longer time to recurrence. HCCs ≤3cm had a shorter relapse time. The recurrence rates were similar. These findings may aid in planning for liver transplantation.

Colangiocarcinoma y hepatocolangiocarcinoma combinado en pacientes con cirrosis / Cholangiocarcinoma and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma in cirrhotic patients

Background: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a primary hepatic tumor, frequently found in patients with liver cirrhosis and biliary tract diseases. Its varieties include isolated CCA or "combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma" (cHCC-CCA). The latter is uncommon, with poorly defined diagnostic criteria and natural history. Aim: To characterize patients with cirrhosis with a pathological diagnosis of CCA and cHCC-CCA. Material and Methods: Forty-nine liver biopsies with a pathological diagnosis of CCA were reviewed. The clinical records of patients were reviewed to fetch demographic variables, etiology of cirrhosis and clinical presentation. Results: Eight of the 49 patients had cirrhosis (16% of CCA biopsies reviewed). Their median age was 64 (27-71) years and five were females. Four patients had CCA, three patients cHCC-CCA and one had a bifocal tumor. Patients in the CCA group were more commonly symptomatic. Alpha-fetoprotein and CA 19-9 levels were elevated in one of eight and four of six patients, respectively. Within 12 months from diagnosis, five of eight patients died. Conclusions: In most of these cases, the diagnosis of cHCC-CCA and CCA was made in the liver explant study without previous imaging diagnosis. This reinforces the usefulness of the histological study, in specific cases, prior to liver transplantation and emphasizes the importance of systematic explant exploration in these cases.

Altos valores de rigidez hepática desempenham um papel importante na estratificação do risco de carcinoma hepatocelular em pacientes cirróticos com vírus C / High values of liver stiffness play an important role in stratifying the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic hepatitis c patients

ABSTRACT Background: Evaluate the role of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by transient elastography (TE) as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurrence in a prospective cohort of Brazilian hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients with cirrhosis. Methods: A cohort of 99 consecutive HCV patients was included between 2011 and 2016 with baseline LSM ≥12 kilopascals (kPa). Baseline variables were evaluated and HCC occurrence was documented. Kaplan-Meier methods with a log-rank test and the use of cox univariate and multivariate analysis assessed the association between variables and clinical results. Results: The mean age was 57.8±10.6 years. In a follow-up over a mean of 3.3 years, 20 (20.2%) patients developed HCC. In univariate logistic regression analysis, variables associated with HCC occurrence were: lower platelet count (P=0.0446), higher serum alpha-fetoprotein (P=0.0041) and bilirubin (P=0.0008) values, higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score (P=0.0068) and higher LSM (P=0.0354). LSM evaluated by TE was independently associated with HCC development, and the best cut-off value for higher HCC risk was >21.1 kPa (HR: 5.548; 95%CI: 1.244-24.766; P=0.025). Conclusion: A high value of liver stiffness relates substantially to an increased risk for HCC occurrence in Brazilian patients with cirrhosis due to HCV.

RESUMO Contexto: O carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC) é o tumor maligno hepático mais comum, e a cirrose é o principal fator de risco para o seu desenvolvimento. Objetivo: Avaliar o papel da medição da rigidez hepática por elastografia transitória (ET) como fator de risco para ocorrência de CHC em uma coorte prospectiva de pacientes brasileiros com cirrose por vírus da hepatite C (VHC). Métodos: Um total de 99 pacientes com VHC e medida de rigidez hepática ≥12 kilopascals (kPa) foram incluídos consecutivamente, entre 2011 e 2016. As variáveis do baseline foram avaliadas e a ocorrência de CHC foi documentada. Os testes de Kaplan-Meier e log-rank, além das análises uni e multivariadas de Cox avaliaram a associação entre as variáveis e os resultados clínicos. Resultados: A média de idade foi de 57,8±10,6 anos. Vinte (20,2%) pacientes desenvolveram CHC, num período médio de seguimento de 3,3 anos. Na análise de regressão logística univariada, as variáveis associadas à ocorrência de CHC foram: contagem de plaquetas mais baixa (P=0,0446), valores séricos mais elevados de alfa-fetoproteína (P=0,0041) e de bilirrubina (P=0,0008), maior pontuação do escore MELD (P=0,0068) e valores mais altos de rigidez hepática por ET (P=0,0354). A medição da rigidez hepática por ET foi independentemente associada ao desenvolvimento de CHC, e o melhor valor de corte para maior risco de CHC foi >21,1kPa (HR: 5,548; IC95%: 1,244-24,766; P=0,025). Conclusão: Um alto valor de rigidez hepática está relacionado substancialmente a um risco aumentado de ocorrência de CHC em pacientes brasileiros com cirrose por HCV.

Comportamiento y manejo actual de la infección por virus de la hepatitis B / Behavior and current management of hepatitis B virus infection

RESUMEN Introducción: Las hepatitis virales son un problema de salud a nivel mundial, provocan elevada mortalidad y morbilidad. A pesar de los avances en la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la hepatitis B, esta enfermedad es todavía preocupación de las autoridades sanitarias. Objetivo: Realizar una actualización acerca del comportamiento y manejo actual de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis B. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica durante abril y mayo de 2021, se consultaron 211 artículos en idioma inglés y español en las bases de datos como SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs y Medigraphic, de ellos se utilizaron 30 citas. Se empleó la combinación de términos y operadores booleanos y métodos teóricos como: análisis-síntesis, inducción-deducción e histórico-lógico. Resultados: Se abordó el comportamiento de la infección causada por el virus de la hepatitis B, se hizo hincapié en su epidemiología, características morfológicas y funcionales que permiten su infectividad, evolución y manifestaciones clínicas, complicaciones, tratamiento y perspectivas actuales. Conclusiones: La historia natural de la infección es dinámica y las manifestaciones clínicas dependen de diversos factores. La infección por el virus de la hepatitis B puede causar complicaciones como: la cirrosis hepática y el carcinoma hepatocelular y su principal vía de transmisión es la parenteral. El diagnóstico se realiza a través de técnicas serológicas. Es imprescindible la atención diferenciada a los grupos con riesgo y, aunque se cuenta con una vacuna eficaz, aún existen casos y se han desarrollado tratamientos con resultados positivos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Viral hepatitis is a global health problem, causing high mortality and morbidity. Despite advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B, this disease is still a concern of health authorities. Objective: Toupdate on current behavior and management of hepatitis B virus infection. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out during April and May 2021, consulting 211 articles in English and Spanish from databases such as SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs and Medigraphic, of which 30 citations were used. The combination of Boolean terms and operators and theoretical methods such as: analysis-synthesis, induction-deduction and historical-logical were used. Results: The behavior of the infection caused by the hepatitis B virus was addressed, emphasizing its epidemiology, morphological and functional characteristics that allow its infectivity, evolution and clinical manifestations, complications, treatment and current perspectives. Conclusions: The natural history of infection is dynamic, and clinical manifestations depend on various factors. Hepatitis B virus infection can cause complications such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and its main route of transmission is parenterally. The diagnosis is made mainly through serological techniques. Differentiated care for groups at risk is essential and, although there is an effective vaccine, there are still cases and treatments have been developed with positive results.

Carcinoma hepatocelular gigante en hígado cirrótico. Presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura

RESUMEN El carcinoma hepatocelular es la neoplasia primaria hepática más frecuente. Constituye el sexto tumor más habitual en el mundo, entre 500.000 y un millón de casos diagnosticados cada año y es la segunda causa más común de muerte por cáncer. La enfermedad se desarrolla de manera casi exclusiva en pacientes con una enfermedad hepática crónica subyacente, del 85 al 95 %, que han desarrollado cirrosis. El tratamiento quirúrgico, resección o trasplante hepático, continúa siendo de elección. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de sexo masculino, de 55 años, con antecedentes de salud con síntomas de plenitud gástrica, hematemesis o melena. Al examen físico se constató un tumor de más de 16 centímetros palpable en epigastrio. Por ultrasonografía abdominal y tomografía simple y contrastada se realizó el diagnóstico inicial de un carcinoma hepatocelular gigante de más de 16 centímetros en segmentos II y III. Se efectúo la resección quirúrgica del tumor confirmando por el estudio anatomopatológico un carcinoma hepatocelular bien diferenciado con hígado cirrótico. Luego de 6 meses de operado se confirmó evolución clínica y tomográfica favorable. El carcinoma hepatocelular continúa siendo una entidad poco frecuente para la cual la resección quirúrgica es una opción terapéutica. Se presenta un caso atípico diagnosticado y operado de carcinoma hepatocelular gigante con un hígado cirrótico.

ABSTRACT Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver neoplasm. It is the sixth most common tumor in the world, between 500,000 and one million cases diagnosed each year, and is the second most common cause of death from cancer. The disease develops almost exclusively in patients with underlying chronic liver disease, 85 to 95 % of who have developed cirrhosis. Surgical treatment, resection or liver transplant, continues to be the choice. The case of a 55-years-old male patient with a history of health with symptoms of gastric fullness, hematemesis or melena is presented. Physical examination revealed a tumor of more than 16 centimeters palpable in the epigastrium. By abdominal ultrasonography and simple and contrasted tomography, the initial diagnosis was made of a giant hepatocellular carcinoma of more than 16 centimeters in segments II and III. Surgical resection of the tumor was performed, confirming by the anatomopathological study a well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma with cirrhotic liver. After 6 months of surgery, favorable clinical and tomographic evolution was confirmed. Hepatocellular carcinoma continues to be a rare entity for which surgical resection is a therapeutic option. An atypical case diagnosed and operated on for giant hepatocellular carcinoma with a cirrhotic liver is presented.

Mortality due to hepatocellular carcinoma associated with hepatitis B and C viruses in the state of São Paulo, Brazil / Mortalidade por carcinoma hepatocelular associado às hepatites virais B e C no estado de São Paulo, Brasil

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to describe and analyze the temporal and spatial distribution of deaths due to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) associated with hepatitis B (HBV) and C viruses (HCV) in the state of São Paulo. Methods: This is an ecological study of HCC deaths associated with HBV and HCV in the state of São Paulo, from 2009 to 2017, with data from the Mortality Information System (SIM). The temporal trend was analyzed by linear regression with Prais-Winsten estimation. Deaths were described according to sociodemographic characteristics by means of absolute and relative frequencies and were spatially distributed according to the regional health department. Results: It is found that 26.3% of deaths due to HCC were associated with HBV or HCV. A higher proportion of deaths due to HCC associated with HCV was observed (22.2%) when compared to HBV (3.9%). The mortality rate due to HCC associated with HBV showed a downward trend, and the mortality rate due to HCC associated with HCV showed a steady trend. Deaths of males, white individuals, those who aged from 50 to 59 years, and those who had 8-11 years of schooling predominated. Spatial analysis revealed a heterogeneous distribution of deaths in the state of São Paulo. Conclusions: The downward trend in mortality rates due to HCC associated with HBV shows an important advance in the disease control. However, the mortality rate due to HCC associated with HCV has remained stable throughout the study period. The spatial distribution of deaths may contribute to raise hypotheses for deeper knowledge of these diseases in the regions.

RESUMO: Objetivos: Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever e analisar a distribuição temporal e espacial dos óbitos por carcinoma hepatocelular associados às hepatites virais B e C no estado de São Paulo. Métodos: Estudo ecológico dos óbitos por carcinoma hepatocelular associados a hepatites virais B e hepatites virais C no estado de São Paulo, de 2009 a 2017, com dados do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade. A tendência temporal foi analisada por regressão linear, com método de Prais-Winsten. Os óbitos foram descritos segundo as características sociodemográficas, por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas, e foram espacialmente distribuídos segundo departamento regional de saúde. Resultados: Dos óbitos por carcinoma hepatocelular, 26,3% foram associados a hepatites virais B ou hepatites virais C. Observou-se maior proporção de óbitos por carcinoma hepatocelular associado a hepatites virais C (22,2%) quando comparada àquela associada a hepatites virais B (3,9%). A taxa de mortalidade por carcinoma hepatocelular associado a hepatites virais B apresentou tendência de queda, no entanto a taxa de mortalidade por carcinoma hepatocelular associado a hepatites virais C apresentou tendência estacionária. Predominaram óbitos de pacientes do sexo masculino, de cor branca, de 50-59 anos e com oito a 11 anos de estudo. A análise espacial revelou distribuição heterogênea dos óbitos no estado de São Paulo. Conclusão: A tendência de queda nas taxas de mortalidade por carcinoma hepatocelular associado a hepatites virais B revela um importante avanço no controle do agravo. Entretanto, a taxa de mortalidade por carcinoma hepatocelular associado a hepatites virais C vem-se mantendo estável ao longo do período estudado. A distribuição espacial dos óbitos pode contribuir para levantar hipóteses com vistas ao conhecimento mais aprofundado desses agravos nas regiões.

Indication for liver transplantation due to hepatocellular carcinoma: analysis of 1,706 procedures over the past decade in the state of paraná / Indicação de transplante hepático por hepatocarcinoma: análise de 1.706 procedimentos na última década no estado do paraná

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patients listed for liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma are considered priority on the waiting list, and this could overly favor them. AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of this prioritization. METHODS: We analyzed the liver transplants performed in adults from 2011 to 2020 and divided into three groups: adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score for hepatocellular carcinoma, other adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease situations, and no adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease. RESULTS: A total of 1,706 patients were included in the study, of which 70.2% were male. Alcoholism was the main etiology of cirrhosis (29.6%). Of the total, 305 patients were with hepatocellular carcinoma, 86 with other adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease situations, and 1,315 with no adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were older (58.9 vs. 53.5 years). The predominant etiology of cirrhosis was viral hepatitis (60%). The findings showed that group with adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease had lower physiological Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (10.9), higher adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (22.6), and longer waiting list time (131 vs. 110 days), as compared to the group with no adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease. The total number of transplants and the proportion of patients transplanted for hepatocellular carcinoma increased from 2011 to 2020. There was a reduction in the proportion of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease of 20 and there was an increase on waiting list time in this group. There was an increase in the proportion of those with adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease of 24 and 29, but the waiting list time remained stable. CONCLUSION: Over the past decade, prioritization of hepatocellular carcinoma resulted in an increased proportion of transplanted patients in relation to those with no priority. It also increased waiting list time, requiring higher adjusted Model of End-Stage Liver Disease to transplant an organ.

RESUMO RACIONAL: Pacientes portadores de carcinoma hepatocelular com indicação de transplante hepático recebem prioridade na lista de espera e isso poderia favorecê-los demasiadamente. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto dessa priorização. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados os transplantes hepáticos realizados de 2011 até 2020 no estado do Paraná, divididos em três grupos: portadores de carcinoma hepatocelular no modelo para doença hepática terminal (MELD) ajustado, outras situações no modelo para doença hepática terminal ajustado e sem o modelo para doença hepática terminal ajustado. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 1.706 pacientes, 70,2% do gênero masculino, a maioria portadores de cirrose alcoólica (29,6%): 305 com hepatocarcinoma, 86 com outras situações no modelo para doença hepática terminal ajustado e 1.315 sem o modelo para doença hepática terminal ajustado. Nos portadores de hepatocarcinoma, a idade média foi maior (58,9 vs 53,5 anos), a etiologia predominante da cirrose foram as hepatites virais (60%), apresentaram menor no modelo para doença hepática terminal fisiológico (10,9), maior no modelo para doença hepática terminal corrigido (22,6 vs 21,8) e maior tempo em lista de espera (131 vs 110 dias) quando comparados ao grupo sem o modelo para doença hepática terminal ajustado. O número de transplantes e a proporção de pacientes transplantados por hepatocarcinoma aumentou de 2011 até 2020. Houve redução da proporção dos portadores de hepatocarcinoma com o modelo para doença hepática terminal de 20 no decorrer da década e aumento do tempo em lista nesse grupo. Para os com modelo para doença hepática terminalde 24 e de 29, houve aumento na proporção e o tempo em lista permaneceu estável. CONCLUSÃO: A priorização do hepatocarcinoma conferiu maior modelo para doença hepática terminal e incremento na proporção de transplantes em relação aos sem prioridade. Também aumentou o tempo em lista de espera, necessitando maior modelo para doença hepática terminal corrigido para obtenção de um órgão.

New frontiers in endovascular therapies for locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary malignant liver tumour and is a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the advent of screening programmes, most cases of hepatocellular carcinoma are diagnosed late (in an advanced stage) which precludes curative treatments such as surgery and ablation. Therefore, intra-arterial locoregional treatments now play a central role in the management of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, such treatments ranging from trans-arterial chemo-embolisation to the more recently developed trans-arterial radio-embolisation technique. In this essay, we discuss the state of the art of intra-arterial treatment for locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and the future directions for such treatment.

O carcinoma hepatocelular é o tumor hepático maligno primário mais frequentemente observado, sendo uma das principais causas de mortalidade mundial. Apesar do advento dos programas de triagem, na maioria dos casos o diagnóstico tardio está associado a um estágio avançado da doença que impede o tratamento curativo, como cirurgia ou ablação. Assim, os tratamentos locorregionais intra-arteriais têm agora um papel central no gerenciamento avançado do carcinoma hepatocelular, passando por quimioembolização transarterial e radioembolização. Neste ensaio, discutimos o estado da arte do tratamento intra-arterial atualmente disponível para o carcinoma hepatocelular localmente avançado e suas direções futuras.

Hematocele y hemoperitoneo como manifestación inicial de carcinoma hepatocelular: caso clínico / Hematocele and hemoperitoneum as initial manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma: report of one case

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rupture is a rare complication, with a higher prevalence in countries of Asia and Europe. Its clinical manifestations can be nonspecific, from abdominal pain and bloating to hemodynamic involvement. We report a 70-year-old male patient with a history of chronic liver disease, presenting with an enlargement and ecchymosis of the scrotum, associated with abdominal bloating. The initial abdominal ultrasound study showed increased liquid content in the scrotal sac and regional edema. A CT of the abdomen and pelvis showed a liver mass with characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma, associated with extensive hemoperitoneum that drained into the scrotal sac. The patient was treated with embolization of the right hepatic artery and later with surgical resection of the tumor mass, with a good clinical evolution.

New frontiers in endovascular therapies for locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma / Novas fronteiras em terapias endovasculares para carcinoma hepatocelular localmente avançado

Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary malignant liver tumour and is a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the advent of screening programmes, most cases of hepatocellular carcinoma are diagnosed late (in an advanced stage) which precludes curative treatments such as surgery and ablation. Therefore, intra-arterial locoregional treatments now play a central role in the management of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, such treatments ranging from trans-arterial chemo-embolisation to the more recently developed trans-arterial radio-embolisation technique. In this essay, we discuss the state of the art of intra-arterial treatment for locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and the future directions for such treatment.

Resumo O carcinoma hepatocelular é o tumor hepático maligno primário mais frequentemente observado, sendo uma das principais causas de mortalidade mundial. Apesar do advento dos programas de triagem, na maioria dos casos o diagnóstico tardio está associado a um estágio avançado da doença que impede o tratamento curativo, como cirurgia ou ablação. Assim, os tratamentos locorregionais intra-arteriais têm agora um papel central no gerenciamento avançado do carcinoma hepatocelular, passando por quimioembolização transarterial e radioembolização. Neste ensaio, discutimos o estado da arte do tratamento intra-arterial atualmente disponível para o carcinoma hepatocelular localmente avançado e suas direções futuras.

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Across the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Stages.

BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common lethal cancer, and there is a need for effective therapies. Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) has been increasingly used, but is not supported by guidelines due to a lack of solid evidence. AIMS: Determine the efficacy and safety of SIRT in HCC across the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages A, B, and C. METHODS: Consecutive patients that received SIRT between 2006 and 2016 at two centers in Canada were evaluated. RESULTS: We analyzed 132 patients, 12 (9%), 62 (47%), and 58 (44%) belonged to BCLC stages A, B, and C; mean age was 61.2 (SD ± 9.2), and 89% were male. Median survival was 12.4 months (95% CI 9.6-16.6), and it was different across the stages: 59.7 (95% CI NA), 12.8 (95% CI 10.2-17.5), and 9.3 months (95% CI 5.9-11.8) in BCLC A, B, and C, respectively (p = 0.009). Independent factors associated with survival were previous HCC treatment (HR 2.01, 95% CI 1.23-3.27, p = 0.005), bi-lobar disease (HR 2.25, 95% CI 1.30-3.89, p = 0.003), ascites (HR 1.77, 95% CI 0.99-3.13, p = 0.05), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (HR 1.11, 95% CI 1.02-1.20, p = 0.01), Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) grade-3 (HR 2.69, 95% CI 1.22-5.92, p = 0.01), tumor thrombus (HR 2.95, 95% CI 1.65-5.24, p < 0.001), and disease control rate (HR 0.62, 95% CI 0.39-0.96, p = 0.03). Forty-four (33%) patients developed severe adverse events, and ALBI-3 was associated with higher risk of these events. CONCLUSIONS: SIRT has the potential to be used across the BCLC stages in cases with preserved liver function. When using it as a rescue treatment, one should consider variables reflecting liver function, HCC extension, and systemic inflammation, which are associated with mortality.

Aspectos relevantes de la enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico / Relevant aspects of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

La enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico (EHGNA) es una condición que incluye desde la esteatosis hepática simple y la esteatohepatitis, hasta la cirrosis hepática y eventualmente el carcinoma hepatocelular. La diabetes tipo 2 y la obesidad son los principales factores asociados a la EHGNA. Su prevalencia en la población general se ha descrito entre el 20% y el 30%. Estos pacientes tienen un riesgo aumentado de mortalidad y presentan mayor incidencia que la población general de complicaciones hepáticas y cardiovasculares. La asociación de diferentes factores promueve la acumulación de ácidos grasos en el parénquima hepático, generando un estado de estrés, con formación de radicales de oxígeno y liberación de citoquinas inflamatorias que determinan la progresión de la enfermedad. Aunque existen diferentes pruebas no invasivas para el diagnóstico y estadificación de esta entidad, la biopsia hepática es la única prueba que permite identificar de manera fiable la presencia de inflamación, además del grado de fibrosis. El tratamiento actual de la EHGNA se basa en los cambios de estilo de vida del paciente, que han demostrado ser efectivos, incluso para revertir la fibrosis. Desafortunadamente, la adherencia a las medidas generales es muy pobre, de ahí la necesidad de contar con estrategias farmacológicas. Hasta el momento, no contamos con medicamentos aprobados por las agencias regulatorias para esta entidad, y los únicos fármacos recomendados por las sociedades internacionales son la pioglitazona y la vitamina E, que no están exentas de efectos adversos. Actualmente se encuentran bajo investigación diferentes medicamentos que buscan reducir la actividad inflamatoria sin aumento de la fibrosis, o mejoría de la fibrosis sin deterioro de la esteatohepatitis.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that ranges from simple hepatic steatosis and steatohepatitis, to liver cirrhosis and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma. Type 2 diabetes and obesity are the main factors associated with NAFLD. The prevalence in the general population has been described between 20% and 30%. These patients are at increased risk of mortality and have a higher incidence than the general population of liver and cardiovascular complications. The association of different factors promotes the accumulation of fatty acids in the liver parenchyma, generating a state of stress, with the formation of oxygen radicals and the release of inflammatory cytokines that determine the progression of the disease. Although there are different non-invasive tests for the diagnosis and staging of this condition, liver biopsy is the only test that reliably identifies the presence of inflammation, in addition to the degree of fibrosis. The current treatment of NAFLD is based on changes in the patient's lifestyle, which have been shown to be effective, including in reversing fibrosis. Unfortunately, adherence to general measures is very poor, hence the need for pharmacological strategies. So far, we do not have drugs approved by the regulatory agencies for this disease, and the only drugs recommended by international societies are pioglitazone and vitamin E, which are not exempt from adverse effects. Currently, different drugs are under investigation that seek to reduce inflammatory activity without increasing fibrosis, or improvement of fibrosis without deterioration of steatohepatitis.

Risco de Recorrência do Carcinoma Hepatocelular após o Uso de Antivirais de Ação Direta no Tratamento de Hepatite C: Revisão Sistemática e Metanálise / Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After the Use of Direct-Acting Antivirals in the Treatment of Hepatitis C: Systematic Review and Metanalysis / Riesgo de Recurrencia del Carcinoma Hepatocelular tras el Uso de Antivirales de Acción Directa en el Tratamiento de la Hepatitis C: Revisión Sistemática y Metanálisis

Introdução: A hepatite C está associada ao desenvolvimento do carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). O regime terapêutico baseado em interferon vem sendo substituído pelos antivirais de ação direta (AAD) para tratamento da infecção pelo vírus da hepatite C (HCV). Contudo, estudos recentes evidenciaram um aumento inesperado da recorrência do CHC em pacientes tratados com AAD para resolução da hepatite C. Objetivo: Avaliar o risco de recorrência de hepatocarcinoma após uso de AAD em pacientes com infecção por HCV. Método: Realizou-se um levantamento nas bases de dados PubMed, MEDLINE e LILACS de acordo com os descritores DeCS/MeSH ((hepatocellular carcinoma) AND recurrence) AND Direct-acting antiviral. A revisão obedeceu ao protocolo PRISMA e está cadastrada na plataforma PROSPERO. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada no software RStudio. Resultados: Sete artigos foram selecionados resultando em 847 pacientes. Entre os tratados com AAD, a taxa de recorrência variou entre 11,1% e 42,1% e, no grupo controle, ocorreu em 5% a 65,6% dos pacientes. O risco relativo (RR) de recorrência do CHC no grupo de pacientes que recebeu AAD foi menor do que o risco evidenciado no grupo controle, apesar de não haver significância estatística (RR 0,71 95% IC [0,55;0,93] I²=38%, p=0,14). O tempo até o diagnóstico da recorrência teve uma média de 9,35 meses no grupo exposto à terapia e 13,42 meses no grupo controle. Conclusão: Sugere-se que a terapia com AAD não aumenta o risco de recorrência do CHC em comparação com grupos controle. Nos pacientes que desenvolveram recorrência, ocorreu com maior frequência dentro do primeiro ano após introdução dos AAD.

Introduction: Hepatitis C is associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The interferon-based therapeutic regimen has been replaced by direct-acting antivirals (AAD) to treat HCV virus infection. However, recent studies have shown an unexpected increase in HCC recurrence in patients treated with AAD to resolve hepatitis C. Objective: To assess the risk of hepatocarcinoma recurrence after using AAD in patients with HCV infection. Method: A survey was carried out in PubMed, MEDLINE, and LILACS databases according to the descriptors DeCS/MeSH ((hepatocellular carcinoma) AND recurrence) AND Direct-acting antiviral. The review followed the PRISMA protocol and is registered on the PROSPERO platform. The data statistical analysis was performed through RStudio software. Results: Seven articles were selected resulting in 847 patients. Among those treated with AAD, the recurrence rate varied between 11.1% to 42.1% and, in the control group, it occurred in 5% to 65.6% of the patients. The relative risk (RR) of recurrence of HCC in the group of patients who received AAD was less than the risk evidenced in the control group, although there is no statistical significance (RR 0.71 95% CI [0.55; 0.93] I²=38%, p=0.14). The mean time until the diagnosis of recurrence was 9.35 months in the group exposed to therapy and 13.42 months in the control group. Conclusion: It is suggested that therapy with AAD does not increase the risk of HCC recurrence compared to control groups. In patients who developed recurrence, it occurred more frequently within the first year after the introduction of AAD.

Introducción: La hepatitis C está asociada con el desarrollo de carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). El régimen terapéutico basado en interferón ha sido reemplazado por antivirales de acción directa (AAD) para tratar la infección por VHC. Sin embargo, estudios recientes han mostrado un incremento inesperado en la recurrencia del CHC en pacientes tratados con AAD para resolución de la hepatitis C. Objetivo: Evaluar el riesgo de recurrencia del hepatocarcinoma después de usar AAD en pacientes con infección por VHC. Método: Se realizó una pesquisa en las bases de datos PubMed, MEDLINE y LILACS según los descriptores DeCS/MeSH ((carcinoma hepatocelular) AND recurrencia) AND antiviral de acción directa. La revisión siguió el protocolo PRISMA y está registrada en la plataforma PROSPERO. El análisis estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante el software RStudio. Resultados: Fueron seleccionados 7 artículos resultando en 847 pacientes. Entre los tratados con AAD, la tasa de recurrencia varió entre el 11,1% y el 42,1% y, en el grupo de control, ocurrió entre el 5% y el 65,6% de los pacientes. El riesgo relativo (RR) de recurrencia del CHC en el grupo de pacientes que recibieron AAD fue inferior que el riesgo evidenciado en el grupo control, aunque no hay significación estadística (RR 0,71; IC del 95% [0,55; 0,93] I²=38%, p=0,14). El tiempo hasta el diagnóstico de recidiva fue de 9,35 meses en el grupo expuesto a terapia y de 13,42 meses en el grupo control. Conclusión: Se sugiere que la terapia con AAD no aumenta el riesgo de recurrencia del CHC en comparación con los grupos control. En los pacientes que desarrollaron recurrencia, esta ocurrió con mayor frecuencia durante el primer año después de la introducción de los AAD.

Radiomic analysis of mri to predict sustained complete response after radiofrequency ablation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma - a pilot study

OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether quantitative textural features, extracted from pretreatment MRI, can predict sustained complete response to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: In this IRB-approved study, patients were selected from a maintained six-year database of consecutive patients who underwent both pretreatment MRI imaging with a probable or definitive imaging diagnosis of HCC (LI-RADS 4 or 5) and loco-regional treatment with RFA. An experienced radiologist manually segmented the hepatic nodules in MRI arterial and equilibrium phases to obtain the volume of interest (VOI) for extraction of 107 quantitative textural features, including shape and first- and second-order features. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate associations between textural features and complete response. RESULTS: The study consisted of 34 patients with 51 treated hepatic nodules. Sustained complete response was achieved by 6 patients (4 with single nodule and 2 with multiple nodules). Of the 107 features from the arterial and equilibrium phases, 20 (18%) and 25 (23%) achieved AUC >0.7, respectively. The three best performing features were found in the equilibrium phase: Dependence Non-Uniformity Normalized and Dependence Variance (both GLDM class, with AUC of 0.78 and 0.76, respectively) and Maximum Probability (GLCM class, AUC of 0.76). CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study demonstrates that a radiomic analysis of pre-treatment MRI might be useful in identifying patients with HCC who are most likely to have a sustained complete response to RFA. Second-order features (GLDM and GLCM) extracted from equilibrium phase obtained highest discriminatory performance.

Risco de Recorrência do Carcinoma Hepatocelular após o Uso de Antivirais de Ação Direta no Tratamento de Hepatite C: Revisão Sistemática e Metanálise / Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After the Use of Direct-Acting Antivirals in the Treatment of Hepatitis C: Systematic Review and Metanalysis / Riesgo de Recurrencia del Carcinoma Hepatocelular tras el Uso de Antivirales de Acción Directa en el Tratamiento de la Hepatitis C: Revisión Sistemática y Metanálisis

Introdução: A hepatite C está associada ao desenvolvimento do carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). O regime terapêutico baseado em interferon vem sendo substituído pelos antivirais de ação direta (AAD) para tratamento da infecção pelo vírus da hepatite C (HCV). Contudo, estudos recentes evidenciaram um aumento inesperado da recorrência do CHC em pacientes tratados com AAD para resolução da hepatite C. Objetivo: Avaliar o risco de recorrência de hepatocarcinoma após uso de AAD em pacientes com infecção por HCV. Método: Realizou-se um levantamento nas bases de dados PubMed, MEDLINE e LILACS de acordo com os descritores DeCS/MeSH ((hepatocellular carcinoma) AND recurrence) AND Direct-acting antiviral. A revisão obedeceu ao protocolo PRISMA e está cadastrada na plataforma PROSPERO. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada no software RStudio. Resultados: Sete artigos foram selecionados resultando em 847 pacientes. Entre os tratados com AAD, a taxa de recorrência variou entre 11,1% e 42,1% e, no grupo controle, ocorreu em 5% a 65,6% dos pacientes. O risco relativo (RR) de recorrência do CHC no grupo de pacientes que recebeu AAD foi menor do que o risco evidenciado no grupo controle, apesar de não haver significância estatística (RR 0,71 95% IC [0,55;0,93] I²=38%, p=0,14). O tempo até o diagnóstico da recorrência teve uma média de 9,35 meses no grupo exposto à terapia e 13,42 meses no grupo controle. Conclusão: Sugere-se que a terapia com AAD não aumenta o risco de recorrência do CHC em comparação com grupos controle. Nos pacientes que desenvolveram recorrência, ocorreu com maior frequência dentro do primeiro ano após introdução dos AAD.

Introduction: Hepatitis C is associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The interferon-based therapeutic regimen has been replaced by direct-acting antivirals (AAD) to treat HCV virus infection. However, recent studies have shown an unexpected increase in HCC recurrence in patients treated with AAD to resolve hepatitis C. Objective: To assess the risk of hepatocarcinoma recurrence after using AAD in patients with HCV infection. Method: A survey was carried out in PubMed, MEDLINE, and LILACS databases according to the descriptors DeCS/MeSH ((hepatocellular carcinoma) AND recurrence) AND Direct-acting antiviral. The review followed the PRISMA protocol and is registered on the PROSPERO platform. The data statistical analysis was performed through RStudio software. Results: Seven articles were selected resulting in 847 patients. Among those treated with AAD, the recurrence rate varied between 11.1% to 42.1% and, in the control group, it occurred in 5% to 65.6% of the patients. The relative risk (RR) of recurrence of HCC in the group of patients who received AAD was less than the risk evidenced in the control group, although there is no statistical significance (RR 0.71 95% CI [0.55; 0.93] I²=38%, p=0.14). The mean time until the diagnosis of recurrence was 9.35 months in the group exposed to therapy and 13.42 months in the control group. Conclusion: It is suggested that therapy with AAD does not increase the risk of HCC recurrence compared to control groups. In patients who developed recurrence, it occurred more frequently within the first year after the introduction of AAD.

Introducción: La hepatitis C está asociada con el desarrollo de carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). El régimen terapéutico basado en interferón ha sido reemplazado por antivirales de acción directa (AAD) para tratar la infección por VHC. Sin embargo, estudios recientes han mostrado un incremento inesperado en la recurrencia del CHC en pacientes tratados con AAD para resolución de la hepatitis C. Objetivo: Evaluar el riesgo de recurrencia del hepatocarcinoma después de usar AAD en pacientes con infección por VHC. Método: Se realizó una pesquisa en las bases de datos PubMed, MEDLINE y LILACS según los descriptores DeCS/MeSH ((carcinoma hepatocelular) AND recurrencia) AND antiviral de acción directa. La revisión siguió el protocolo PRISMA y está registrada en la plataforma PROSPERO. El análisis estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante el software RStudio. Resultados: Fueron seleccionados 7 artículos resultando en 847 pacientes. Entre los tratados con AAD, la tasa de recurrencia varió entre el 11,1% y el 42,1% y, en el grupo de control, ocurrió entre el 5% y el 65,6% de los pacientes. El riesgo relativo (RR) de recurrencia del CHC en el grupo de pacientes que recibieron AAD fue inferior que el riesgo evidenciado en el grupo control, aunque no hay significación estadística (RR 0,71; IC del 95% [0,55; 0,93] I²=38%, p=0,14). El tiempo hasta el diagnóstico de recidiva fue de 9,35 meses en el grupo expuesto a terapia y de 13,42 meses en el grupo control. Conclusión: Se sugiere que la terapia con AAD no aumenta el riesgo de recurrencia del CHC en comparación con los grupos control. En los pacientes que desarrollaron recurrencia, esta ocurrió con mayor frecuencia durante el primer año después de la introducción de los AAD.

Use of the LI-RADS classification in patients with cirrhosis due to infection with hepatitis B, C, or D, or infected with hepatitis B and D.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate liver lesions, in accordance with the LI-RADS classification, using contrast-enhanced multiphase dynamic computed tomography in patients with hepatitis B, coinfected or not with hepatitis D, or with chronic hepatitis C, as well as to determine the level of agreement between radiologists. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated 38 patients with hepatitis B, coinfected or not with hepatitis D, or with chronic hepatitis C, all of whom underwent contrast-enhanced multiphase dynamic computed tomography. For each examination, two radiologists selected up to three hepatic lesions, categorizing them in accordance with the LI-RADS classification and evaluating signs of chronic liver disease and portal hypertension. To determine the level of agreement between radiologists, we calculated the kappa statistic (κ) . RESULTS: Radiologist 1 and radiologist 2 selected 56 and 48 liver lesions, respectively. According to radiologist 1 and radiologist 2, respectively, 27 (71%) and 23 (61%) of the 38 patients had at least one liver lesion; 13 (34%) and 12 (32%) had a LI-RADS 5 lesion (κ = 0.821); 19 (50%) and 16 (42%) had a hypervascular lesion (κ = 0.668); and 30 (79%) and 24 (63%) had splenomegaly (κ = 0.503). Both radiologists identified chronic liver disease in 31 (82%) of the patients (κ = 1.00). CONCLUSION: Lesions categorized as LI-RADS 5 were detected in approximately 32% of the patients, with almost perfect agreement between the radiologists. The level of agreement was substantial or moderate for the other LI-RADS categories.

Use of the LI-RADS classification in patients with cirrhosis due to infection with hepatitis B, C, or D, or infected with hepatitis B and D / Uso da classificação LI-RADS em pacientes com cirrose por hepatite B, C e/ou D ou com infecção pelos vírus B e D

Abstract Objective: To evaluate liver lesions, in accordance with the LI-RADS classification, using contrast-enhanced multiphase dynamic computed tomography in patients with hepatitis B, coinfected or not with hepatitis D, or with chronic hepatitis C, as well as to determine the level of agreement between radiologists. Materials and Methods: We evaluated 38 patients with hepatitis B, coinfected or not with hepatitis D, or with chronic hepatitis C, all of whom underwent contrast-enhanced multiphase dynamic computed tomography. For each examination, two radiologists selected up to three hepatic lesions, categorizing them in accordance with the LI-RADS classification and evaluating signs of chronic liver disease and portal hypertension. To determine the level of agreement between radiologists, we calculated the kappa statistic (κ) . Results: Radiologist 1 and radiologist 2 selected 56 and 48 liver lesions, respectively. According to radiologist 1 and radiologist 2, respectively, 27 (71%) and 23 (61%) of the 38 patients had at least one liver lesion; 13 (34%) and 12 (32%) had a LI-RADS 5 lesion (κ = 0.821); 19 (50%) and 16 (42%) had a hypervascular lesion (κ = 0.668); and 30 (79%) and 24 (63%) had splenomegaly (κ = 0.503). Both radiologists identified chronic liver disease in 31 (82%) of the patients (κ = 1.00). Conclusion: Lesions categorized as LI-RADS 5 were detected in approximately 32% of the patients, with almost perfect agreement between the radiologists. The level of agreement was substantial or moderate for the other LI-RADS categories.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar lesões hepáticas de acordo com a classificação LI-RADS nas tomografias computadorizadas de pacientes com hepatite B, co-infectados ou não com vírus delta, e com hepatite C crõnica, e o grau de concordância entre os radiologistas. Materiais e Métodos: Foram incluídos 38 pacientes com hepatite B, co-infectados ou não com vírus delta, e/ou com hepatite C crônica, que realizaram tomografia computadorizada. Dois radiologistas selecionaram até três lesões hepáticas classificadas pelo LI-RADS e avaliaram sinais de hepatopatia crônica e de hipertensão portal. Foi utilizado o teste kappa (κ) para avaliar o grau de concordância entre os radiologistas. Resultados: Foram selecionadas 56 observações pelo radiologista 1 e 48 pelo radiologista 2. Verificou-se que 71% e 61% dos pacientes apresentaram pelo menos uma observação hepática, segundo o radiologista 1 e o radiologista 2, respectivamente. Dos 38 pacientes, 13 (34%), segundo o radiologista 1, e 12 (32%), segundo o radiologista 2, apresentaram observações LI-RADS 5 (κ = 0,821). Hipervascularização foi detectada em 50% e 42% dos pacientes (κ = 0,668), esplenomegalia em 79% e 63% (κ = 0,503) e sinais de hepatopatia crônica em 82% (κ = 1,00), segundo o radiologista 1 e o radiologista 2, respectivamente. Conclusão: Detectaram-se, aproximadamente, 32% de observações LI-RADS 5 nos pacientes, com concordância quase perfeita entre os radiologistas. Houve concordância substancial/moderada entre as demais categorias LI-RADS.