Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Hepatic Vein and Inferior Vena Cava Invasion

Authors

Akash Shukla
Abhinav Jain

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Journal

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) invades intrahepatic vessels causing tumor thrombosis. Infrequently, there is involvement of the hepatic vein (HV) and inferior vena cava (IVC). In this review, we summarize the epidemiology, classification, clinical features, and management of HCC with HV and IVC invasion. While the involvement of HV and IVC usually portends an overall poor survival, selected patients may be candidates for aggressive treatment and thus improving outcomes.

Keywords

hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, hepatectomy, transarterial chemoembolisation

Comments

PMID: 37693266