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ArticleLiver cancer2025

Higher Risk of Proteinuria with Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab than Lenvatinib in First-Line Systemic Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Jiwon Yang, Won-Mook Choi, Hyung-Don Kim, Jonggi Choi, Changhoon Yoo, Danbi Lee, Ju Hyun Shim, Kang Mo Kim, Young-Suk Lim, Han Chu Lee

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Jiwon YangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Won-Mook ChoiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyung-Don KimDepartment of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jonggi ChoiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Changhoon YooDepartment of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Danbi LeeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ju Hyun ShimDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kang Mo KimDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young-Suk LimDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Han Chu LeeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Proteinuria presents a challenging complication during systemic therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aims to identify risk factors for proteinuria in patients with HCC treated with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atezo/Bev) or lenvatinib (LEN) as first-line systemic treatment. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 622 consecutive patients with unresectable HCC who received Atezo/Bev or LEN as first-line systemic treatment between October 2013 and October 2022. Cumulative incidence of proteinuria was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves and compared using log-rank tests. Risk factors for proteinuria were identified using Cox proportional-hazard models, along with propensity score-matched and subgroup analyses. Results: Among 367 patients treated with Atezo/Bev and 255 with LEN, the cumulative incidence of proteinuria at 12 months was 27.5%. In the multivariable analysis, Atezo/Bev treatment (adjusted HR [aHR]: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.03-2.42), diabetes (aHR: 1.64; 95% CI: 1.03-2.61), hypertension (aHR: 2.27; 95% CI: 1.04-4.97), Child-Pugh class B (aHR: 3.43; 95% CI: 1.34-8.78), macrovascular invasion (MVI; aHR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.04-2.38), and an estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m Conclusions: Patients treated with Atezo/Bev as first-line systemic treatment for HCC exhibited a higher risk of proteinuria compared with those with LEN, particularly when accompanied by MVI.

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PMCPMC12005701

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