Durable complete response after discontinuation of atezolizumab-bevacizumab therapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis: the first report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) is associated with a dismal prognosis. Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (atezo-bev) is the recommended palliative treatment, and approximately 10% of the patients may experience a complete response (CR), according to the mRECIST criteria. The treatment duration is until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. Long-term continuation can cause potential toxicities and a substantial financial burden, making early treatment discontinuation a viable option. This report describes durable CR after discontinuing atezo-bev treatment in three patients with HCC and PVTT.
Source: Journal of Liver Cancer
Authors: Pramod Kumar, Pradeep Krishna, Rohit Maidur, Naveen Chandrashekhar, Suresh Raghavaiah
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404153071