Role of pre-transplant 18F-FDG PET/CT in predicting hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after liver transplantation

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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2018; 10(10): 336-343
Published online Oct 15, 2018. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v10.i10.336

Table 3 The criteria used for prediction of biological behavior of hepatocellular carcinoma in the pre-transplant setting

Biomarkers (AFP, DCP)[21-24]

The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio[27]

Pre-transplant liver biopsy[12]

Response to loco-regional therapy[19]

Test of time (3-mo waiting period)[19,26]

Dynamic evaluation (tumor doubling time and change in AFP)[19]

FDG-PET scan

AFP: Alpha-fetoprotein; DCP: Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin; FDG-PET: Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography.

Citation: Yaprak O, Acar S, Ertugrul G, Dayangac M. Role of pre-transplant 18F-FDG PET/CT in predicting hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after liver transplantation. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2018; 10(10): 336-343
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v10/i10/336.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v10.i10.336