11632

Radioembolization in Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Invasion

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Aim of work: this study aimed assess the efficacy of radioembolization (Yttrium-90) therapy in Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with portal vein thrombosis. Patients and methods: this study included 24 patients diagnosed with HCC and portal vein invasion to be treated with Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE). They were 17 males and 7 females. Patients received a single course of treatment. Results: tumor radiological response assessment revealed that the tumor was controlled in 92% of the patients. Complete response was observed in 21 % of the patients, partial response in 29 % of the patients, stable disease in 42 % of the patients and progressive disease in 8% of the patients. Conclusion: Yttrium-90 radioemblization appeared to be an effective, safe and feasible treatment option for patients with hepatocelluar carcinoma with portal vein invasion.  

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10.12816/0040120

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radioembolization, Yttrium-90, Hepatocellular carcinoma, portal vein thrombosis

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Elsahhar Ahmed

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Hetta

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Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

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ahmedelsahhar90@gmail.com

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Osama Mohamed

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Abdel Hameed

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Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

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Aly Haggag Aly

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Noreldien

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Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

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69

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1

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2154

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2017-10-01

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2018-08-26

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2017-10-01

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1,674

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1,679

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Radioembolization in Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Invasion

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22 Jan 2023