Spontaneous regression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a case report and review of literature

This unique case highlights SR of advanced HCC following COVID-19 infection, raising intriguing questions about the interplay between viral infections, vaccinations, and cancer outcomes. The patient's response in the absence of systemic therapy further underscores the complexity of HCC management and prompts further investigation into the potential immunomodulatory effects of viral infections and vaccinations on cancer regression. Understanding these interactions could have implications for tailoring treatment approaches and improving outcomes in patients with advanced HCC.

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Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
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2024-08-01
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https://doi.org/10.21037/jgo-24-59
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6
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Cancer Research and Treatments
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Spontaneous regression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a case report and review of literature

Mitesh J. Borad, Cody R. Eslinger, Pedro Luiz Serrano Usón, Bolni Marius Nagalo
6 citations
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Cancer Research and Treatments
2.32
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Spontaneous regression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a case report and review of literature

Mitesh J. Borad, Cody R. Eslinger, Pedro Luiz Serrano Usón, Bolni Marius Nagalo
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6 citations

Abstract

This unique case highlights SR of advanced HCC following COVID-19 infection, raising intriguing questions about the interplay between viral infections, vaccinations, and cancer outcomes. The patient's response in the absence of systemic therapy further underscores the complexity of HCC management and prompts further investigation into the potential immunomodulatory effects of viral infections and vaccinations on cancer regression. Understanding these interactions could have implications for tailoring treatment approaches and improving outcomes in patients with advanced HCC.

Journal of Gastrointestinal OncologyVol. 15(4)
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (US), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
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Cancer Research and Treatments
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Spontaneous regression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a case report and review of literature — Mitesh J. Borad, Cody R. Eslinger, et al. · Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS