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Systemic treatment strategies for combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma: current evidence and future direction. 肝细胞胆管合并癌的系统治疗策略:目前的证据和未来的方向。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2026.02.24
Jeesun Yoon
{"title":"Systemic treatment strategies for combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma: current evidence and future direction.","authors":"Jeesun Yoon","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2026.02.24","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2026.02.24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CC) is a rare primary liver malignancy characterized by biphenotypic differentiation and marked biologic heterogeneity. Owing to its low incidence, diagnostic complexity, and lineage plasticity, standardized systemic treatment strategies remain undefined. Molecular and pathologic studies suggest a progenitor cell origin, with tumors exhibiting genomic, transcriptomic, and immunologic features overlapping with both hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. This heterogeneity contributes to variable therapeutic responsiveness and underscores the need for biologically informed treatment approaches. Current systemic treatment evidence is derived predominantly from retrospective analyses. Platinum-based cytotoxic chemotherapy has demonstrated modest but consistent clinical activity and remains the most commonly adopted palliative backbone. More recently, immunotherapy has shown encouraging anti-tumor activity, including combination strategies incorporating anti-angiogenic agents. Biomarker signals provide mechanistic rationale for immune-angiogenic therapeutic integration. Emerging platforms, including programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) bispecific antibodies, further expand the systemic treatment landscape. In parallel, multimodal strategies integrating locoregional interventions with systemic therapy are gaining traction, particularly for patients with liver-dominant disease. Despite these advances, prospective disease-specific trials remain lacking, and optimal therapeutic sequencing and patient selection strategies are yet to be defined. Future progress will depend on biomarker-driven trial design, incorporation of molecular lineage stratification, and rational combination approaches. A deeper understanding of the pathological and molecular architecture of cHCC-CC will be essential to establish optimized, disease-specific systemic treatment paradigms for this rare but clinically challenging malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"45-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062582/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147313723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation or transarterial chemoembolization for early multinodular BCLC-A hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 肝切除术与射频消融或经动脉化疗栓塞治疗早期多结节BCLC-A肝细胞癌:系统回顾和荟萃分析
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2026.02.21
Maria F F Viana, Arthur A Braga, Lucas B Carvalho, Danilo C M S Vasconcellos, Bianca C M R Alexandrino, Felipe J F Coimbra
{"title":"Liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation or transarterial chemoembolization for early multinodular BCLC-A hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Maria F F Viana, Arthur A Braga, Lucas B Carvalho, Danilo C M S Vasconcellos, Bianca C M R Alexandrino, Felipe J F Coimbra","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2026.02.21","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2026.02.21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>Hepatocellularcarcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer, with high mortality rates worldwide. The optimal treatment strategy for patients with multinodular early-stage HCC (BCLC-A) is still controversial, particularly regarding liver resection (LR), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with multinodular BCLC-A HCC treated with LR compared to RFA and TACE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review and meta-analysis were performed by searching PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for studies comparing LR with RFA and TACE. Pooled analyses of OS and DFS were performed using hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen studies, including two randomized controlled trials and 13 cohort studies, with a total of 2,869 patients, were included. LR was significantly associated with improved OS (HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.03-1.84; P=0.01) and DFS (HR, 2.16; 95% CI, 1.26-3.70; P=0.001) compared with RFA. Similarly, LR demonstrated superior OS (HR, 2.11; 95% CI, 1.37-3.25; P<0.0001) and DFS (HR, 2.77; 95% CI, 1.04-7.36; P=0.04) when compared with TACE. The more pronounced benefit observed for DFS likely reflects improved local tumor control achieved with surgical resection.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In selected patients with multinodular BCLC-A HCC and preserved liver function (predominantly Child-Pugh A or B), LR is associated with significant improvements in OS and DFS compared with RFA and TACE when liver transplantation is not feasible. These findings support reconsideration of current treatment algorithms to prioritize LR in appropriately selected candidates.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"157-168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147313667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma: a contemporary pathologic and molecular perspective. 肝细胞-胆管合并癌:当代病理和分子的观点。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-09 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2026.03.06
Taek Chung
{"title":"Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma: a contemporary pathologic and molecular perspective.","authors":"Taek Chung","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.06","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.06","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Combined hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) is a rare primary liver carcinoma characterized by the unequivocal coexistence of hepatocytic and cholangiocytic differentiation within a single tumor. Despite its low incidence, cHCC-CCA has received considerable attention because of its marked histologic heterogeneity, diagnostic challenges, and poorer clinical outcomes than conventional hepatocellular carcinoma. Historically, the biological nature of cHCC-CCA has been controversial, with competing hypotheses, including derivation from hepatic progenitor cells, collision of independent tumors, and transdifferentiation between hepatocytic and biliary lineages. Recent advances in genomic and transcriptomic profiling have substantially improved this understanding. Accumulating evidence indicates that most cHCC-CCAs arise from a common clonal origin and subsequently undergo divergent differentiation rather than representing true collision tumors. Transcriptomic analyses further demonstrate that cHCC-CCAs span a biological continuum between hepatocellular- and cholangiocytic-like states, with intermediate tumors characterized by lineage plasticity, activation of developmental pathways, and heterogeneous tumor microenvironments. This review provides a pathology- centered overview of cHCC-CCAs, summarizing the key histopathological features and the supportive role of immunohistochemistry, followed by an integrated discussion of recent genomic, transcriptomic, and immune profiling studies. Additionally, it highlights emerging applications of artificial intelligence and digital pathology, which may assist in biological stratification. Collectively, the current evidence supports viewing cHCC-CCA not as a single static entity, but as a spectrum of primary liver carcinomas unified by lineage plasticity, underscoring the importance of integrated pathological and multi-omics approaches for future classification and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147392031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Contemporary overview of liver transplantation for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma. 肝内胆管癌和肝细胞-胆管合并癌肝移植的当代概况。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-05 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2026.03.03
Hae Won Lee
{"title":"Contemporary overview of liver transplantation for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma.","authors":"Hae Won Lee","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.03","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Historically, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) were regarded as absolute contraindications for liver transplantation (LT) due to dismal outcomes characterized by high recurrence rates and poor long-term survival in early experiences. Consequently, these malignancies have been systematically excluded from standard transplant criteria for decades. However, the landscape of transplant oncology is undergoing a significant paradigm shift, driven by a deeper understanding of tumor biology and refined patient selection strategies. Recent multicenter retrospective studies have identified a distinct subgroup of patients-specifically those with \"very early\" iCCA in the setting of cirrhosis-who achieve excellent post-transplant outcomes comparable to those of hepatocellular carcinoma. This evidence has prompted major international societies to update their guidelines, cautiously opening the door for LT in this selected population. Conversely, cHCC-CCA remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This narrative review critically analyzes the pivotal data driving the current paradigm shift and synthesizes the latest clinical practice guidelines to provide a contemporary roadmap for the management of iCCA and cHCC-CCA in the transplant setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"29-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147358090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Alcohol-related hepatocellular carcinoma: surveillance and primary prevention. 酒精相关性肝细胞癌:监测和一级预防
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-05 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2025.09.16
Gianni Testino
{"title":"Alcohol-related hepatocellular carcinoma: surveillance and primary prevention.","authors":"Gianni Testino","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2025.09.16","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2025.09.16","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"176-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147358101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Immune-related adverse events in hepatocellular carcinoma: organ-specific patterns and management approaches. 肝细胞癌免疫相关不良事件:器官特异性模式和管理方法
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2025.12.21
Sul Ki Choi, Seonjeong Woo, Hong Jae Chon
{"title":"Immune-related adverse events in hepatocellular carcinoma: organ-specific patterns and management approaches.","authors":"Sul Ki Choi, Seonjeong Woo, Hong Jae Chon","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2025.12.21","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2025.12.21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The recent introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has transformed the therapeutic landscape for advanced HCC. Combination regimens such as atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, durvalumab plus tremelimumab, and nivolumab plus ipilimumab have demonstrated significant survival improvements over conventional tyrosine kinase inhibitors and have become the new standard of care. However, ICIs can trigger immune-related adverse events (irAEs) through overactivation of the immune system, affecting multiple organs including the skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, endocrine system, lungs, and heart. Patients with HCC frequently have underlying liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, placing them at higher risk of hepatic irAEs compared to that with other cancer types, which can markedly influence prognosis. The pathophysiology of irAEs is driven by a series of interconnected immune mechanisms, including excessive T-cell activation, disruption of immune tolerance, cytokine dysregulation, complement-mediated injury, and innate immune activation. Clinical decisions regarding the continuation, interruption, or discontinuation of ICIs, as well as the administration of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants, should be guided by the severity of toxicity. Organ-specific management strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential, particularly for severe presentations. This review summarizes the incidence, mechanisms, and management strategies for ICI-related irAEs in advanced HCC, and provides practical insights for clinical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"65-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145859664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring single-cell and multi-omics technologies and their role in unraveling tumor heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma. 探索单细胞和多组学技术及其在揭示肝癌肿瘤异质性中的作用。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2025.11.29
Charmi Jyotishi, Suresh Prajapati, Mansi Patel, Reeshu Gupta
{"title":"Exploring single-cell and multi-omics technologies and their role in unraveling tumor heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Charmi Jyotishi, Suresh Prajapati, Mansi Patel, Reeshu Gupta","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2025.11.29","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2025.11.29","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Tumor heterogeneity is a major obstacle to effective treatment and is poorly understood using traditional bulk sequencing methods. This review highlights the transformative role of single-cell and multi-omics technologies in determining the cellular and molecular complexities of HCC. We summarize recent advances in single-cell transcriptomics, epigenomics, multi-omics, and spatial transcriptomics platforms, emphasizing their applications in characterizing tumor subclones, cancer-associated fibroblast-immune interactions, circulating tumor cells, and immune-resistant phenotypes. Spatial approaches have revealed the architecture of cancer stem cell niches and tertiary lymphoid structures, providing unprecedented insights into tumor organization and microenvironmental crosstalk. Although still in their early stages, clinical trials have begun to incorporate these technologies, underscoring their translational potential. Single-cell and spatial omics have reshaped HCC research by enabling high-resolution profiling of tumor ecosystems and driving the discovery of biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and strategies for patient stratification. However, high cost, technical expertise, and limited accessibility, particularly in resource-constrained settings, are major barriers to its widespread adoption. Addressing these challenges is critical for translating these powerful approaches into clinical practice and for advancing precision medicine for the treatment of liver cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"104-123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145770539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Systematic review of metabolomic profiles linked to liver cancer. 与肝癌相关的代谢组学特征的系统综述。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-02 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2025.10.27
Bao Le Thai Tran, Ngoc Hong Cao, Tung Hoang
{"title":"Systematic review of metabolomic profiles linked to liver cancer.","authors":"Bao Le Thai Tran, Ngoc Hong Cao, Tung Hoang","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2025.10.27","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2025.10.27","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>Increasing evidence indicates that metabolites play a significant role in the pathogenesis of liver cancer and have potential as biomarkers for early detection. This review summarizes the current literature on the utility of metabolomic profiling as a screening strategy for early diagnosis of liver cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies published between 2004 and 2024 that examined metabolite alterations in liver cancer. The metabolites differentially expressed in liver cancer versus healthy controls, cirrhosis, and hepatic B virus cases are summarized. The diagnostic performance of the metabolite-based models was also evaluated, highlighting their potential as early detection biomarkers for liver cancer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 96 studies were included in this review, encompassing case-only, case-control, nested case-control, and cohort designs. The analysis identified taurine and taurochenodeoxycholic acid to be consistently associated with an increased risk of liver cancer, supported by findings from both the discovery and validation cohorts. Notably, a diagnostic model incorporating 10 metabolites including taurine and taurochenodeoxycholic acid, achieved an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.86 (95% confidence interval, 0.82-0.88), indicating strong discriminatory power for early liver cancer detection. Nevertheless, heterogeneity across studies was observed, largely owing to differences in biological sample types and metabolomic platforms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review highlights the significant roles of taurine and taurochenodeoxycholic acid in liver cancer development. Future research should prioritize the standardization of analytical methodologies, increased sample sizes, and integration of metabolomics with other omics layers to enhance our understanding of liver cancer biology and improve biomarker accuracy and clinical utility.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"124-146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062624/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145656789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Imaging differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma, combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: pitfalls and advances. 肝细胞癌、肝细胞胆管合并癌和肝内胆管癌的影像学鉴别:缺陷与进展。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-05 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2026.03.05
Jaeseung Shin, Taek Chung, Sang Yun Ha, Hyungjin Rhee
{"title":"Imaging differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma, combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: pitfalls and advances.","authors":"Jaeseung Shin, Taek Chung, Sang Yun Ha, Hyungjin Rhee","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.05","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2026.03.05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accurate non-invasive differentiation of primary liver cancers, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), and combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA), is crucial for optimal management but challenging due to shared risk factors and overlapping imaging phenotypes. While the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System category M effectively captures the classic targetoid appearance of large duct type iCCA, the small duct type frequently exhibits HCC-mimicking non-rim arterial phase hyperenhancement and non-peripheral washout, potentially compromising diagnostic specificity. Furthermore, cHCC-CCA presents a formidable diagnostic dilemma, existing on a continuous imaging spectrum that reflects its histologic dominance. This continuous imaging spectrum not only blurs radiologic distinctions but also complicates tissue sampling, limiting the diagnostic accuracy of core needle biopsies and highlighting the risk of misclassification. To enhance diagnostic clarity, this review highlights their key imaging hallmarks: while HCC typically shows non-rim arterial phase hyperenhancement (APHE) and non-peripheral washout, large duct iCCA displays a classic targetoid appearance with rim APHE and progressive central enhancement. Conversely, small duct iCCA often mimics HCC, and cHCC-CCA exhibits a variable spectrum depending on its predominant histologic component. Ultimately, overcoming these diagnostic pitfalls requires a rigorous, multidisciplinary approach that synthesizes imaging findings, serologic tumor markers, and clinical contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"9-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147358024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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PNPLA3 I148M is unrelated to HCC occurrence but associates with poorer tumor differentiation in Korean MASLD: a prospective cohort of 562 patients. PNPLA3 I148M与HCC的发生无关,但与韩国MASLD较差的肿瘤分化相关:一项562例患者的前瞻性队列研究。
Journal of liver cancer Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.17998/jlc.2025.11.16
Jaejun Lee, Dong Yeop Lee, Jung Hoon Cha, Hee Sun Cho, Keungmo Yang, Hyun Yang, Mi Young Byun, Seok Keun Cho, Seong Wook Yang, Si Hyun Bae, Pil Soo Sung
{"title":"PNPLA3 I148M is unrelated to HCC occurrence but associates with poorer tumor differentiation in Korean MASLD: a prospective cohort of 562 patients.","authors":"Jaejun Lee, Dong Yeop Lee, Jung Hoon Cha, Hee Sun Cho, Keungmo Yang, Hyun Yang, Mi Young Byun, Seok Keun Cho, Seong Wook Yang, Si Hyun Bae, Pil Soo Sung","doi":"10.17998/jlc.2025.11.16","DOIUrl":"10.17998/jlc.2025.11.16","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>The patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) I148M variant has been implicated in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), but its role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development is unclear. This study examines the association between the PNPLA3 I148M variant and HCC occurrence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 562 MASLD patients, with and without HCC, were prospectively and consecutively enrolled at two universityaffiliated hospital between June 2024 and June 2025. Genomic DNA was extracted from buccal swabs or liver biopsy samples, and single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping was performed to determine the rs738409 genotype at codon 148 of PNPLA3. The histological grade of HCC was assessed using the Edmondson-Steiner (ES) grading system in patients who underwent core-needle liver biopsy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 474 non-HCC patients, the GG genotype was found in 39.9%, GC in 37.1%, and CC in 23.0%. In 88 HCC patients, these frequencies were 45.5%, 36.4%, and 18.2%, respectively. No significant differences in GG genotype distribution were observed between HCC and non-HCC groups (P=0.509), nor in subgroups by sex, age, obesity status, cirrhosis status, fibrosis-4 index, or liver stiffness measurement. However, among HCC patients with histological grading, the GG genotype was significantly associated with higher ES grades (P=0.0076).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The PNPLA3 I148M GG genotype was not significantly associated with increased HCC occurrence in Korean MASLD patients within the present cohort. Although the GG genotype is known to play a role in development and progression of MASLD, further studies are warranted to clarify its contribution to tumor initiation and dedifferentiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of liver cancer","volume":" ","pages":"147-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145673275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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