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

ConclusionsContrast-enhanced MRI features can be used to predict cholangiocyte phenotype-positive HCC. Patients with pathologically confirmed or MRI model-predicted cholangiocyte phenotype HCC have a worse prognosis after hepatectomy.Critical relevance statementFour contrast-enhanced MRI features were significantly associated with cholangiocyte phenotype HCC and a worse prognosis following hepatectomy; these features may assist in predicting prognosis after surgery and improve personalized treatment decision-making.Key points• 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.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research