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ArticleAbdominal radiology (New York)2024

Value of magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of LR‑3 and LR-4 lesions coexisting with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Yang Liu, Yuyao Xiao, Xiaoyan Ni, Peng Huang, Fei Wu, Changwu Zhou, Jianming Xu, Mengsu Zeng, Chun Yang

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Yang Liu *Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Yuyao Xiao *Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Xiaoyan Ni *Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Peng HuangDepartment of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Fei WuDepartment of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Changwu ZhouDepartment of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
Jianming XuDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, No. 1 Lijiang Road, Suzhou, 215153, Jiangsu, China.
Mengsu ZengDepartment of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China. zengmengsu20210116@163.com.
Chun YangDepartment of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China. dryangchun@hotmail.com.

Funding

Imaging Medical Star Technology Project of Suzhou Medical Association 2022YX-Q07National Natural Science Foundation of China 82171897National Natural Science Foundation of China 82371923Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 23Y11907400Shanghai Municipal Health Commission 202240152
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purposeTo explore which preoperative clinical data and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features may indicate the presence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in HCC patients coexisting with LR-3 and LR-4 lesions.

methodsHCC Patients coexisting with LR-3 and LR-4 lesions who participated in a prospective clinical trial (XX) were included in this study. Two radiologists independently assessed the preoperative MRI features and each lesion was assigned according to the liver imaging reporting and data system (LI-RADS). The preoperative clinical data were also evaluated. The relative values of these parameters were assessed as potential predictors of HCC for coexisting LR-3 and LR-4 lesions.

resultsWe enrolled 102 HCC patients (58.1 ± 11.5 years; 84.3% males) coexisting with 110 LR-3 and LR-4 lesions (HCCs group [n = 66]; non-HCCs group [n = 44]). The presence of restricted diffusion (OR: 18.590, p < 0.001), delayed enhancement (OR: 0.113, p < 0.001), and mild-moderate T2 hyperintensity (OR: 3.084, p = 0.048) were found to be independent predictors of HCC diagnosis. The sensitivity and specificity of the above independent variables for the diagnosis of HCC ranged from 66.7 to 80.3% and 56.8 to 88.6%, respectively. ROC analysis showed that, in discriminating HCC, the AUCs of the above factors were 0.777, 0.686, and 0.670, respectively. Combining these three findings for the prediction of HCC resulted in a specificity greater than 97%, and the AUC further increased to 0.874.

conclusionThe presence of restricted diffusion, delayed enhancement, and mild-moderate T2 hyperintensity can be useful features for risk stratification of coexisting LR-3 and LR-4 lesions in HCC patients. Trial registration a prospective clinical trial (ChiCTR2000036201).

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsMagnetic Resonance ImagingAgedContrast MediaDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansLiverMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityContrast MediaDelayed enhancementHepatocellular carcinomaPreoperative diagnosisRestricted diffusion

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