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World J Hepatol. Jan 27, 2019; 11(1): 119-126
Published online Jan 27, 2019. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v11.i1.119
Published online Jan 27, 2019. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v11.i1.119
Multidisciplinary approach for multifocal, bilobar hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report and literature review
Kevin P Labadie, James O Park, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
Stephanie K Schaub, Smith Apisarnthanarax, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
Derek Khorsand, Guy Johnson, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
Author contributions: Labadie KP and Park JO designed the report; Labadie K, Park JO, Apisarnthanarax S, Johnson G, Schaub SK, and Khorsand D contributed content; Labadie KP, Schaub SK and Khorsand D authored the manuscript; Park JP, Apisarnthanarax S, and Johnson G edited manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Kevin P Labadie, MD, Surgical Resident, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1107 NE 45th St, Suite 502, Seattle, WA 98105, United States. labadiek@uw.edu
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Received: August 28, 2018
Peer-review started: August 28, 2018
First decision: October 15, 2018
Revised: November 30, 2018
Accepted: December 12, 2018
Article in press: December 12, 2018
Published online: January 27, 2019
Peer-review started: August 28, 2018
First decision: October 15, 2018
Revised: November 30, 2018
Accepted: December 12, 2018
Article in press: December 12, 2018
Published online: January 27, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a challenging disease that requires a personalized and multidisciplinary approach for treatment. Our case highlights a favorable patient outcome in a young woman with multifocal bilobar hepatocellular carcinoma as a result of a coordinated multimodal treatment approach utilizing catheter-based ablative techniques, external beam radiation therapy, and surgical resection.