Image-matching digital macro-slide-a novel pathological examination method for microvascular invasion detection in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Hong-Ming YuKang WangJin-Kai FengLei LuYu-Chen QinYu-Qiang ChengWei-Xing GuoJie ShiWen-Ming CongWan Yee LauHui DongShu-Qun ChengPublished in: Hepatology international (2022)
Our study demonstrated that IDS can help enhance the detection rate of MVI in HCC and refine the prediction of HCC prognosis. Alpha-fetoprotein is identified as a suitable and robust biomarker to recognize MVI false-negative patients in conventional pathological protocols.