Hepatobiliary phase hypointense nodule without arterial phase hyperenhancement as a risk factor for late recurrence (>1 year) of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery

摘要

AIM: To evaluate the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features, including liver stiffness measured by magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and the presence of hepatobiliary phase (HBP) hypointense nodule without arterial phase hyperenhancement (APHE), for predicting late recurrence (>1 year) after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).