Argon-helium cryoablation for thoracic vertebrae with metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma-related hepatitis B: A case report.
World J Clin Cases
; 8(2): 377-381, 2020 Jan 26.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Spinal metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rare, with an extremely poor prognosis and results in severe pain. Argon-helium cryotherapy is a local ablation method for HCC. CASESUMMARY:
A 54-year-old man was diagnosed with HCC related to hepatitis B one year ago and underwent surgical tumor resection and tenofovir antiviral treatment. However, a new lesion developed on the right liver after 1 mo. Transarterial chemoembolization was performed four times. One month ago, the patient developed back pain, and metastasis on the 11th thoracic vertebra was detected. Argon-helium cryoablation was performed to treat the right occupancy and metastatic lesion, which immediately alleviated the pain and prolonged survival.CONCLUSION:
The use of argon-helium cryoablation for thoracic vertebrae with metastasis of HCC achieved favorable results.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World J Clin Cases
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China