[Current therapeutic strategy of hepatocellular carcinoma with extensive portal thrombus]

Fukuoka Igaku Zasshi. 2002 Oct;93(10):197-203.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Prognosis of the patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with tumor thrombi in the portal vein is known to be extremely poor. The current results of various therapies, such as surgery, chemotherapy, immuno-therapy, radiation and combination therapy were reviewed, herein. Our recent therapeutic strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma with tumor thrombi in portal vein is also shown.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating / pathology*
  • Portal System / pathology*