Supraumbilical Skin Rash as a Rare Complication of Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma / 대한간학회지

ABSTRACT

Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a therapeutic option for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Supraumbilical skin rash is a rare complication of TACE caused by patent hepatic falciform artery. We report herein two cases of supraumbilical skin rash developed after TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, with discussion on the pathogenesis, prophylaxis, and treatment.