[A case of hepatocellular carcinoma treated by intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy using THP-adriamycin]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1996 Aug;23(9):1201-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 46-year-old male with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) comprised of severe liver dysfunction was treated by intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy through an implantable reservoir. During 39 months, a total amount of THP-ADR 420 mg, ADR 70 mg and CDDP 350 mg was infused. Through the therapy, the tumor size on the lateral segment was well controlled, and serum AFP and PIVKA-II levels were also lowered. No severe side effect was observed. The patient was treated on an outpatient basis, and a good quality of life during therapy was maintained. This case suggests that THP-ADR may play an important role in a combined intraarterial chemotherapy for advanced HCC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / drug therapy*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable*
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Doxorubicin
  • pirarubicin
  • Cisplatin