Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a rare and life-threatening complication. Pathophysiologic mechanisms are not yet fully known; it is suggested that rupture is preceded by reactive tissue edema and intratumerous bleeding, leading to a rapid expansion of tumour mass with risk of extrahepatic bleeding in the case of subcapsular localisation. This case report discusses a sudden, unexpected lethal complication in a 74 year-old male patient treated with TACE using DC Bead loaded with doxorubicin (DEBDOX) in a progressive multifocal HCC.
Original language | English |
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Journal | CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 198-202 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0174-1551 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.02.2012 |