Research progress in radiomics based on CT and MRI images for prediction of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide. Microvascular invasion (MVI) is considered the major risk factor for postoperative recurrence and metastasis in HCC. The diagnosis of MVI relies on the postoperative pathological assessment of the tumor tissues. Seeking non-invasive methods and biomarkers for evaluation of MVI before surgery has important clinical implications for guiding surgical treatment and improving patients' survival. Recent studies have reported the applications of radiomics technique in prediction of MVI in HCC and showed promising results. Herein we summarized the research progress in CT- or MRI-based radiomics models for prediction of MVI in HCC to provide helpful thinking for further research in this field.