Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Liver Transplantation

Oncology (Williston Park). 2020 Mar 19;34(3):692516.

Abstract

Key Points • Recurrent HCC after OLT management is challenging and notoriously difficult. • High oncologic-risk patient identification and close follow-up are essential. • Recurrences diagnosed within the first 2 years after OLT can be classified as early-onset and are associated with poor prognosis. • Surgical resection should be the first curative attempt when it is technically feasible. • TACE in patients who have undergone OLT appears to be effective and safe. • Sorafenib can be used as systemic therapy in cases with multi-organ recurrence; newer therapies are emerging. • The benefit of immunosuppression with an mTOR inhibitor has not been established. • In the posttransplant setting, a combination treatment approach is warranted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Hepatitis C / pathology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / etiology
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / etiology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome