Margarita Sala , Sonia Pascual , Maria Rosa Rota Roca , Ana María Matilla , Marta Campos , Manuel Delgado , María Teresa Ferrer , José Luís Montero , Jesús Manuel González-Santiago , Antonio Guerrero , Carles Aracil , Carlos Rodríguez-Lope , Marta Romero-Gutiérrez , Miguel Sogbe , Sergio Vázquez-Rodríguez , Javier Fuentes Olmo , Beatriz Mínguez , Luís Cortés-García , Nicolau Vallejo-Senra , Paloma Rendón Unceta , María Varela
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The epidemiological landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Europe is evolving. This study aims to provide an updated description of the current epidemiology of liver cancer in Spain.
Methods
This multicenter prospective study collected demographic and clinical data on primary liver cancer between October 2022 and January 2023. We conducted descriptive and comparative analyses with data collected in 2008 and 2014.
Results
Of the 767 cases of primary liver cancer collected from 52 centers, 91% were diagnosed as HCC. The majority of patients were male (83.3%), average age 68 years, 80.7% had cirrhosis. The primary causes were alcohol (29.9% alone, 55% combined with other etiologies), liver disease related to metabolic syndrome (LDrMS, 23%) and hepatitis C (17.3%). Treatments included ablation (15.7%), systemic therapy (14.7%), and chemoembolization (14.6%). Data from 29 centers (n = 1,351) across three registries revealed a significant increase in LDrMS (from 4.9% to 24%) and HCC in non-cirrhotic livers (from 4.2% to 7.9%). Meanwhile, hepatitis C decreased sharply (from 43% to 17.5%). Alcohol-related cases remained stable. There was a slight increase in male patients and hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Patients with cirrhosis diagnosed outside of screening programs presented with larger tumors and more advanced disease. This led to fewer evaluations for curative treatments.
Conclusions
Alcohol accounts for 30% of HCC cases and is the main etiology. The registry shows a decrease in hepatitis C-related HCC, an increase in LDrMS and HCC in non-cirrhotic livers. Surveillance was implemented in ∼80% of the recommended population. There is a need for improved screening and prevention strategies, particularly for alcohol abuse and LDrMS, to enhance HCC management.
Impact and implications
Our study showcases the involvement of numerous reference centers across Spain and examines over 1,300 patients to track the changing epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) over 14 years. In patients with known liver cirrhosis, more than 80% of HCC diagnoses were made through screening leading to early-stage identification and curative treatment opportunities. Notably, there has been a shift in HCC etiology within the registries from hepatitis C to liver disease related to metabolic syndrome, with an increase in cases without cirrhosis. Findings indicate a need for the prevention and early detection of HCC, particularly focusing on alcohol and liver disease related to metabolic syndrome, along with greater involvement of health authorities, to improve the participation of at-risk patients in screening programs.
期刊介绍:
JHEP Reports is an open access journal that is affiliated with the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). It serves as a companion journal to the highly respected Journal of Hepatology.
The primary objective of JHEP Reports is to publish original papers and reviews that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of liver diseases. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including basic, translational, and clinical research. It also focuses on global issues in hepatology, with particular emphasis on areas such as clinical trials, novel diagnostics, precision medicine and therapeutics, cancer research, cellular and molecular studies, artificial intelligence, microbiome research, epidemiology, and cutting-edge technologies.
In summary, JHEP Reports is dedicated to promoting scientific discoveries and innovations in liver diseases through the publication of high-quality research papers and reviews covering various aspects of hepatology.