Advancements in Molecular Imaging for the Diagnosis and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Abstract
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a growing global health burden with high incidence and mortality rates. Despite advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, outcomes after surgical treatment have not improved over the past three decades. Molecular imaging is an emerging field that enables researchers to study diseases at the molecular and cellular levels, enabling the detection of elevated serum α-fetoprotein (AFP) and abnormal expressions of various HCC-specific and nonspecific cell surface antigens and intracellular targets. Molecular imaging techniques detect liver lesions at the molecular and cellular level, allowing early detection and accurate staging of HCC. Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging offers greater sensitivity and specificity, while hepatobiliary-specific radiotracers with SPECT imaging provide insights into benign and malignant lesion differentiation. Radiomics and artificial intelligence are vital in deciphering molecular imaging data, with machine learning algorithms boosting diagnostic gains and predicting treatment response. Theranostics, a state-of-the-art application, provides diagnostic and therapeutic leverage following a single imaging agent. By understanding tumor biology in real time, radiopharmaceuticals can be transformed into personalized radiotherapies, enabling clinicians to make science-driven decisions throughout the illness. Future directions include developing novel radiotracers and integrating AI into clinical decision-making. Collaboration between academic researchers, clinicians, and industry colleagues is crucial to converting exciting advances into improved clinical outcomes for HCC patients.
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Molecular Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Radiomics, Theranostics, Artificial Intelligence
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GHEISARI, Farshid; VALI, Reza.
Advancements in Molecular Imaging for the Diagnosis and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 3, mar. 2024.
ISSN 2375-1924.
Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5212>. Date accessed: 30 apr. 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v12i3.5212.
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