[Research progress of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma]

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a kind of highly aggressive tumor of the digestive system. Several studies have confirmed that microvascular invasion (MVI) is an independent risk factor for early recurrence and poor prognosis of HCC after surgery. Currently, pathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosing MVI. This paper summarizes concept, prognosis, preoperative prediction and treatment plan based on literature review of MVI in HCC.