Preoperative prediction of cholangiocyte phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma on contrast-enhanced MRI and the prognostic implication after hepatectomy.

• Four contrast-enhanced MRI features were significantly associated with cholangiocyte phenotype HCC. • A noninvasive cholangiocyte phenotype HCC predictive model was established based on MRI features. • Patients with cholangiocyte phenotype HCC demonstrated a worse prognosis following hepatic resection.