Presence of tumour capsule on contrast-enhanced CT is associated with improved outcomes of stereotactic body radiation therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma patients.

Siu Hin MakSean Man Natalie WongKeith Wan Hang ChiuChi Leung ChiangWing Ling Winnie YipHoi Man Connie HoSin Yu Cynthia YeungKa Heng Mark ChanWan Yan Venus LeeAnn Shing Francis Lee

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (2022)

Capsule appearance on CT could potentially be a non-invasive prognostic marker for selecting HCC patients to undergo SBRT. A larger cohort is warranted to validate our findings.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
radiation therapy
end stage renal disease
computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
magnetic resonance
peritoneal dialysis
dual energy
squamous cell carcinoma
patient reported outcomes
rectal cancer