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Haas Y, Dosch MP, Vogl TJ. Response comparison of PLC and SLC with magnetic resonance elastography after TACE. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8317. [PMID: 35585124 PMCID: PMC9117290 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12478-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to detect a response difference in primary (PLC) and secondary liver tumors (SLC) with magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) after TACE therapy. Thirty-one patients (25/31 male; mean age 69.6 years [range: 39-85 years]) with repeated TACE therapy of HCC were compared with twenty-seven patients (27/27 female; mean age 61.2 years [range 39-81 years]) with repeated TACE therapy of metastatic liver disease due to breast cancer. Both groups underwent either one (n = 31) or two (n = 27) repetitive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRE exams in 4- to 6-week intervals using a 1.5-T-scanner. MRE-based liver stiffness and size measurements were evaluated in tumorous lesions and in healthy liver lobe controls. PLC showed a significantly larger tumor size compared to SLC (26.4 cm2 vs. 11 cm2, p = 0.007) and a higher degree of stiffness (5.8 kPa vs. 5.1 kPa, p = 0.04). Both tumors decreased in size during the cycles (PLC: p = 0.8 and SLC: p < 0.0001) and lesions showed an increase in stiffness (PLC: p = 0.002 and SLC: p = 0.006). MRE demonstrates that PLC and SLC have similar responses to TACE therapy. PLC had a greater increase in stiffness and SLC got smaller. An increasing stiffness and decrease in size could show a good response.
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- Y Haas
- University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Ravaioli F, Colecchia A, Alemanni LV, Vestito A, Dajti E, Marasco G, Sessa M, Pession A, Bonifazi F, Festi D. Role of imaging techniques in liver veno-occlusive disease diagnosis: recent advances and literature review. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 13:463-484. [PMID: 30895833 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2019.1588111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Veno-occlusive-disease (VOD), known also as sinusoidal-obstruction-syndrome (SOS), is one of the main complications of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is related to the treatment with pyrrolizidine alkaloids or other toxic agents (chemotherapy for liver-metastasis). Clinical diagnosis using the recent criteria from the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, is the reference for VOD/SOS diagnosis. However, increasing evidence suggests the emerging role of several imaging methods that could help the clinician in VOD/SOS assessment. Areas covered: This review evaluates the current literature on the various imaging techniques used in VOD/SOS diagnosis in several clinical scenarios. Literature searches were performed using several keywords on MEDLINE/Ovid/In-Process/Cochrane Library/EMBASE and PubMed up to July 2018. Expert commentary: Hepatic-gradient-measurement (HVPG) and contextual transjugular-liver-biopsy are invasive and should always be considered in unclear cases. The main studies revolve around ultrasound with Doppler evaluation, identifying numerous findings suggestive of VOD/SOS. However, their accuracy and validation are still suboptimal and controversial. CT-Scan and MRI have shown encouraging data in other contexts in which VOD/SOS can develop, but studies on the post-HSCT patient are lacking. Elastography techniques measuring liver stiffness (LSM) represent the most recent and promising approach for an accurate and early diagnosis of VOD/SOS. In our view, a multidisciplinary approach to the VOD/SOS diagnosis should be highly encouraged.
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- Federico Ravaioli
- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy.,b Gastroenterology Unit , Borgo Trento University Hospital , Verona , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- c Stem Cell Transplant Program , Institute of Haematology "Seragnoli", University Hospital Sant'Orsola Malpighi , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- c Stem Cell Transplant Program , Institute of Haematology "Seragnoli", University Hospital Sant'Orsola Malpighi , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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Yamazaki S, Takayama T. Current topics in liver surgery. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2019; 3:146-159. [PMID: 30923784 PMCID: PMC6422805 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Liver resection is one of the main treatment strategies for liver malignancies. Mortality and morbidity of liver surgery has improved significantly with progress in selection criteria, development of operative procedures and improvements in perioperative management. Safe liver resection has thus become more available worldwide. We have identified four current topics related to liver resection (anatomical liver resection, laparoscopic liver resection, staged liver resection and chemotherapy-induced liver injury). The balance between treatment effect and patient safety needs to be considered when planning liver resection. Progress in this area has been rapid thanks to the efforts of many surgeons, and outcomes have improved significantly as a result. These topics remain to be solved and more robust evidence is needed. Precise selection of the optimal procedure and risk evaluation should be standardized with further development of each topic. The present article reviews these four current topics with a focus on safety and efficacy in recent series.
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- Shintaro Yamazaki
- Department of Digestive SurgeryNihon University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of Digestive SurgeryNihon University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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