[A case of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma successfully treated by arterial chemoembolization in combination with local hyperthermia].

Abstract

We report a long-term survival case of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A 40-year-old woman suffering advanced HCC underwent right hepatic tri-segmentectomy. After the surgery, HCC recurred in the remnant liver and lung. An arterial infusion of Lipiodol emulsion of anti-cancer agents and regional hyperthermia therapy were repeatedly performed. Administration of FT and PSK were also started. After this combined therapy, AFP levels decreased and recurrent lesions in the liver as well as pulmonary metastases disappeared on image studies. The patient is doing well 4 and half years later with no evidence of recurrence.

• Authors: K Kawano, I Tada, K Suzuki, K Nakashima, T Yoshida, Y Mitarai, Y I Kim, M Kobayashi
• Journal: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy (Gan To Kagaku Ryoho) Vol. 16 Issue 8 Pt 2 Pg. 2957-60 (Aug 1989) ISSN: 0385-0684 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 2551234 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mitomycins
• Mitomycin
• Iodized Oil
• Doxorubicin
• Fluorouracil

Topics

• Adult
• Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular (secondary, therapy)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Doxorubicin (administration & dosage)
• Embolization, Therapeutic (methods)
• Female
• Fluorouracil (administration & dosage)
• Hepatic Artery
• Humans
• Hyperthermia, Induced (methods)
• Infusions, Intra-Arterial
• Iodized Oil (administration & dosage)
• Liver Neoplasms (pathology, therapy)
• Lung Neoplasms (secondary, therapy)
• Mitomycin
• Mitomycins (administration & dosage)
• Neoplasm Recurrence, Local (pathology, therapy)
• Prognosis