Cancer of the Liver and Hepatobiliary Tract Flashcards
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What structure divides the liver into left and right lobes?
falciform ligament
Liver
What segments are in the left lobe of the liver?
the lateral segments (II and III) the medial segment (IV) caudate lobe (segment I) *** I - medial superior area II - lateral segment/lateral superior area III - lateral inferior area/left anterior lateral segment IV - medial segment/medial inferior area
Liver
What segments are in the right lobe of the liver?
the posterior segments (VI and VII)
the anterior segments (V and VIII)
***
V - anterior medial segment/anterior inferior area
VI - right anterior lateral segment/Posterior inferior area
VII - posterior lateral segment/posterior superior area
VIII - posterior medial segment/anterior superior area
Liver
What anatomic landmark separates the medial and lateral segments of the liver?
falciform ligament (drawn between gallbladder and IVC)
Liver
What anatomic landmark separates the anterior from the posterior segments of the liver?
right hepatic vein
Liver
What anatomic landmark separates the left medial segment from the anterior segment of the liver?
middle hepatic vein
Liver Cancer
The recent rise of HCC in the developed regions is attributed to the higher prevalence of what related infection?
HCV infection
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Antiviral therapy has also been shown to reduce recurrence and improve survival for HBV-related HCC.
TRUE or FALSE?
True
Liver Cancer
There is a reduction in mortality for hepatitis B patients who had undergone surveillance.
TRUE or FALSE?
True.
***
A randomized study demonstrated a 37% reduction in mortality for hepatitis B patients who had undergone surveillance.
Liver Cancer
Fungi associated with aflatoxins that are considered risk factors for developing HCC.
Aspergilus (flavus and parasiticus)
Liver Cancer
The risk of HCC is even higher in patients who are HBcAg positive compared
with those who are HBcAg negative.
TRUE or FALSE?
False.
It’s “e” envelope, not “c” core
Liver Cancer
Chronic alcohol use of >__ g/day for more than 10
years increases the risk for HCC by approximately fivefold.
80
Liver Cancer
Hereditary liver diseases associated with a higher risk of developing HCC.
hemochromatosis
Wilson disease
hereditary tyrosinemia
type I glycogen storage disease
Liver Cancer
NCCN recommends screening for which group of patients?
HBsAg carriers without cirrhosis
and
cirrhosis from all causes
Liver Cancer
NCCN recommends screening procedure for high-risk patients?
serum AFP
ultrasound
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Fifteenminute
retention rate of _______ before treatment is very useful
for determining resectability and/or the feasibility of radiation
indocyanine green (ICG)
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What are the noninvasive criteria for diagnosing HCC in a cirrhotic liver as suggested by the AASLD in 2005?
AFP > 200 ng/mL
or
typical enhancement pattern (arterial enhancement and delayed portal vein washout) on dynamic imaging of hepatic mass >2 cm in a cirrhotic liver.
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Ultrasound examination of the liver is commonly used as a screening tool.
Which of the following is/are TRUE?
I. Small tumors are often hyperechoic.
II. As the tumor grows, the echo pattern tends to become isoechoic or hypoechoic, and HCC can be difficult to distinguish from the surrounding liver.
III. Nodules <2 cm should be followed with ultrasonography again at intervals of 3 months.
IV. Nodules over 2 cm in a cirrhotic liver should be investigated further with four-phase dynamic CT scan.
None.
I. hypo
II. to hyper
III. <1
IV. >1
Liver Cancer
Identify the BCLC stage:
Child-Pugh C
ECOG 3-4
D
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Identify the BCLC stage:
Portal Invasion N1 M1 Child-Pugh A–B ECOG 1–2
C
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Identify the BCLC stage:
Multinodular
Child-Pugh A–B
ECOG 0
B
Liver Cancer
Identify the BCLC stage:
Single nodule <2 cm
Child-Pugh A
ECOG 0
0
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Identify the BCLC stage:
Single nodule or 3 nodules <3 cm
Child-Pugh A–B
ECOG 0
A
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The fibrolamellar variant of HCC has a relatively better prognosis.
It occurs more frequently in the elderly and has a more indolent clinical course than conventional HCC.
TRUE or FALSE?
False.
***
adolescents/young adults
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Hepatoblastoma occurs most commonly in young children (median age,
13 to 16 months) and usually presents as an incidental finding with an early-stage and favorable course.
TRUE or FALSE?
False.
***
advanced stage
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Child Pugh score 1
bil <2 (low)
albumin >3.5 (high)
protime <4 (short)
no hepatic enceph and ascites
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Child Pugh score 2
bil 2–3 albumin 3.5 to 2.8 4–6 grade 1–2 enceph mild detectable ascites
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Child Pugh score 3
bil >3 (high) albumin <2.8 (low) protime >6 (prolonged) grade 3–4 enceph severe tense ascites
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Child Pugh Class A
score 5 to 6
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Child Pugh Class B
7-9
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Child Pugh Class C
> 9
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What is Milan’s size and number criteria for eligibility for liver transplantation?
solitary tumor 5 cm
up to 3 tumors (smaller than 3 cm)
Liver Cancer
Which is/are true regarding liver transplantation?
I. Many patients are not candidates for definitive surgery because of underlying
liver dysfunction. The increasing availability of liver transplantation has made
this procedure a viable alternative to tumor resection for selected patients
II. excellent overall 3- to 4-year actuarial
(75% to 85%) and recurrence-free survival rates (83% to 92%) can be
achieved
III. Risk factors of recurrence after transplantation include tumor
size, number of tumors, vascular invasion, and persistence of HBV
infection
IV. Local treatment such as TACE or RFA could downstage HCC for
transplantation purposes.
Downstaging could increase the opportunity for
transplantation and improve survival. Besides, local treatment could also be a
bridging therapy for patients on the waiting list to keep them away from
progression of disease diminishing the chance of transplantation
All are true
Liver Cancer
For patients with early-stage HCC who are not suitable for resection or
transplantation, percutaneous ablation could be a treatment option.
Percutaneous ________ is highly effective for small HCC. It achieves
necrosis rate of 90% to 100% of the HCC <2 cm in size, but the necrosis rate is
reduced to 50% if HCC is >3 cm
ethanol injection
Liver Cancer
RFA involves the local application of radiofrequency thermal energy to the
lesion. RFA is a reasonable option for patients who do not meet resectability
criteria for HCC and yet are candidates for a liver-directed procedure based on
the presence of liver-only disease. The best outcomes are in patients with a
single tumor _______(range) cm in diameter. Randomized control trials comparing
RFA and ethanol injection have shown that RFA provides superior local disease
control that could result in an improved survival.
> 2 and <4
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HCC is a radiosensitive tumor.
TRUE or FALSE?
True
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Indications for RT
larger unresectable HCC
relieving portal vein tumor–induced thrombosis
obstructive jaundice
failure of prior TACE
and as component of combined modality with TACE and percutaneous ablation.
Liver Cancer
A patient with Child-Pugh Class ≥B or score ≥8 is usually not treated with SBRT due to the risk of RILD, unless…
the patient is already on the list for liver transplantation soon enough.
Liver Cancer
Treatment for large unresectable tumors?
TACE + RT