Hydrochloric acid-enhanced radiofrequency ablation for treating a large hepatocellular carcinoma with spontaneous rapture: a case report.

Authors :: Huang JH
Morelli JN
Ai F
Zou RH
Gu YK
Gao F
Zhang TQ
Yao W
Jiang XY
Zhang YY
Source :: Chinese journal of cancer [Chin J Cancer] 2017 Jan 07; Vol. 36 (1), pp. 1. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jan 07.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Background: A ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is often fatal. In addition to surgery and transarterial embolization, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) might be another option for treating a ruptured HCC. Unfortunately, conventional RFA has a limited ablation zone; as such, it is rarely used to treat ruptured tumors.<br />Case Presentation: This case was a 60-year-old man who had a large, ruptured HCC in which hydrochloric acid (HCl)-enhanced RFA successfully controlled the bleeding and made the tumor completely necrotic.<br />Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of HCl-enhanced RFA in achieving hemostasis and tumor ablation, it might be a new option for treating large, ruptured HCCs.

Subjects :: Carcinoma, Hepatocellular diagnostic imaging
Humans
Hydrochloric Acid therapeutic use
Liver Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Rupture, Spontaneous therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
Treatment Outcome
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular therapy
Catheter Ablation methods
Hydrochloric Acid administration & dosage
Liver Neoplasms therapy

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