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New MRI Scoring Model Accurately Predicts Early HCC Recurrence Post-Surgery

A novel MRI-based scoring model effectively predicts early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgical resection. Analyzing data from 310 patients, researchers identified tumor number, tumor margin, peritumoral enhancement, and macrovascular invasion as key predictors. With a simple scoring system, the model demonstrated high sensitivity (83.9%) and specificity (77.8%), offering a reliable tool for tailoring preoperative treatment plans. This advancement could significantly enhance personalized patient care in liver cancer surgeries.

Journal Article by Wang YJ, Xu JX (…) Huang XS et 5 al. in Front Surg

© 2025 Wang, Xu, Ke, Li, Zheng, Xiang, Fan and Huang.

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