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Xing F, Zhang T, Miao X, Lu J, Du S, Jiang J, Xing W. Long-term evolution of LR-2, LR-3 and LR-4 observations in HBV-related cirrhosis based on LI-RADS v2018 using gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2023; 48:3703-3713. [PMID: 37740759 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-04016-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To investigate the long-term evolution of LR-2, LR-3 and LR-4 observations in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis based on LI-RADS v2018 and identify predictors of progression to a malignant category on serial gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (Gd-EOB-MRI). METHODS This retrospective study included 179 cirrhosis patients with untreated indeterminate observations who underwent Gd-EOB-MRI exams at baseline and during the follow-up period between June 2016 and December 2021. Two radiologists independently assessed the major features, ancillary features, and LI-RADS category of each observation at baseline and follow-up. In cases of disagreement, a third radiologist was consulted for consensus. Cumulative incidences for progression to a malignant category (LR-5 or LR-M) and to LR-4 or higher were analyzed for each index category using Kaplan‒Meier methods and compared using log-rank tests. The risk factors for malignant progression were evaluated using a Cox proportional hazard model. RESULTS A total of 213 observations, including 74 (34.7%) LR-2, 95 (44.6%) LR-3, and 44 (20.7%) LR-4, were evaluated. The overall cumulative incidence of progression to a malignant category was significantly higher for LR-4 observations than for LR-3 or LR-2 observations (each P < 0.001), and significantly higher for LR-3 observations than for LR-2 observations (P < 0.001); at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups, the cumulative incidence of progression to a malignant category was 11.4%, 29.5%, and 39.3% for LR-4 observations, 0.0%, 8.5%, and 19.6% for LR-3 observations, and 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0% for LR-2 observations, respectively. The cumulative incidence of progression to LR-4 or higher was higher for LR-3 observations than for LR-2 observations (P < 0.001); at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups, the cumulative incidence of progression to LR-4 or higher was 0.0%, 8.5%, and 24.6% for LR-3 observations, and 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0% for LR-2 observations, respectively. In multivariable analysis, nonrim arterial phase hyperenhancement (APHE) [hazard ratio (HR) = 2.13, 95% CI 1.04-4.36; P = 0.038], threshold growth (HR = 6.50, 95% CI 2.88-14.65; P <0.001), and HBP hypointensity (HR = 16.83, 95% CI 3.97-71.34; P <0.001) were significant independent predictors of malignant progression. CONCLUSION The higher LI-RADS v2018 categories had an increasing risk of progression to a malignant category during long-term evolution. Nonrim APHE, threshold growth, and HBP hypointensity were the imaging features that were significantly predictive of malignant progression.
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- Fei Xing
- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.185 Juqian Street, Tianning District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Third People's Hospital, #99 youth middle road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.185 Juqian Street, Tianning District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
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Kanneganti M, Marrero JA, Parikh ND, Kanwal F, Yokoo T, Mendiratta-Lala M, Rich NE, Gopal P, Singal AG. Clinical outcomes of patients with Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System 3 or Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System 4 observations in patients with cirrhosis: A systematic review. Liver Transpl 2022; 28:1865-1875. [PMID: 35980600 PMCID: PMC9669163 DOI: 10.1002/lt.26562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Patients with indeterminate liver nodules, classified as LR-3 and LR-4 observations per the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System, are at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but risk estimates remain imprecise. We conducted a systematic review of Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases from inception to December 2021 to identify cohort studies examining HCC incidence among patients with LR-3 or LR-4 observations on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Predictors of HCC were abstracted from each study, when available. Of 13 total studies, nine conducted LR-3 observation-level analyses, with the proportions of incident HCC ranging from 1.2% to 12.5% at 12 months and 4.2% to 44.4% during longer study follow-up. Among three studies with patient-level analyses, 8%-22.2% of patients with LR-3 lesions developed LR-4 observations and 11.1%-24.5% developed HCC. Among nine studies conducting LR-4 observation-level analyses, incident HCC ranged from 30.8% to 44.0% at 12 months and 30.9% to 71.0% during study follow-up; conversely, 6%-42% of observations were downgraded to LR-3 or lower. Patient-level factors associated with HCC included older age, male sex, higher alpha-fetoprotein levels, viral etiology, and prior history of HCC; observation-level factors included maximum diameter, threshold growth, T2 hyperintensity, and visibility on ultrasound. Studies were limited by small sample sizes, inclusion of patients with prior HCC, short follow-up duration, and failure to account for clustering of observations in patients or competing risks of transplantation and death. LR-3 and LR-4 observations have elevated but variable risks of HCC. Higher quality studies are necessary to identify high-risk patients who warrant close CT or MRI-based follow-up.
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- Mounika Kanneganti
- Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Pathology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Kim BJ, Choi SH, Kim SY, Lim YS, Lee SJ, Byun JH, Won HJ. Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System categories: Long-term imaging outcomes in a prospective surveillance cohort. Liver Int 2022; 42:1648-1657. [PMID: 35445513 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS We assessed the imaging outcomes of Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) v2018 categories in prospective hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance cohort and determined imaging features significantly predictive of progression to a malignant LI-RADS category. METHODS The imaging outcomes of 120 patients (162 observations) prospectively enrolled between November 2011 and August 2012 were analysed according to LI-RADS v2018. Cumulative incidences for progression to a malignant category (LR-5 or LR-M) and LR-4 or higher were calculated for each baseline category and compared using log-rank tests. Clinical variables and imaging features significantly predictive of progression to a malignant category were evaluated using Cox proportional hazards modelling. RESULTS The 162 observations were initially categorized into 60 LR-2, 75 LR-3 and 27 LR-4. For LR-4 observations, the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year cumulative incidences of progression to a malignant category were 18.5% (95% confidence interval, 6.6-35.2%), 43.0% (23.1-61.5%) and 52.5% (25.9-73.5%), which were significantly higher than those of LR-2 and LR-3 (p < .001). For LR-3, the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year cumulative incidences of progression to LR-4 or higher were 4.1% (1.1-10.4%), 13.9% (6.7-23.6%) and 23.1% (12.7-35.4%), which were significantly higher than that of LR-2 (p = .009). In multivariable analysis, size ≥1.0 cm (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.58, 1.04-6.40) and nonrim arterial-phase hyperenhancement (HR = 2.45, 1.11-5.42) were significantly independently associated with progression to a malignant category. CONCLUSION Long-term imaging outcomes differed significantly according to LI-RADS category. Size ≥1.0 cm and nonrim arterial-phase hyperenhancement were imaging features significantly predictive of progression to a malignant category.
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- Byoung Je Kim
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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