Response evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy: magnetic resonance imaging findings.

Zhijun MaiQiuxia YangJiahui XuHui XieXiaohua BanGuixiao XuRong Zhang

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)

After SBRT, the signal intensity and enhancement patterns of HCCs showed a temporal evolution. Tumor growth, APHE and wash-out, and increased signal intensity on T2WI/DWI indicates tumor progression. Modified LI-RADS criteria showed good performance in evaluating nonviable lesions after SBRT.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
magnetic resonance imaging
high intensity
radiation induced
diffusion weighted imaging
poor prognosis
locally advanced
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted
magnetic resonance
newly diagnosed