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

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.