Invasion of the left branch of the portal vein refers to the presence of malignant tumor in the liver and the invasion of the left branch of the portal vein, which is an imaging indication of the severity of the lesion.
According to the TNM staging of liver tumors, the invasion of the left branch of the portal vein belongs to the invasion of important blood vessels, and according to the staging of hepatocellular carcinoma, it is at least at stage III or above, and the corresponding lesion condition is usually in the middle or late stage.
The invasion of major blood vessels of the liver may cause obvious abnormalities of liver function, and it is necessary to combine with blood tests of liver function, tumor markers and imaging tests to make a comprehensive judgment and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
If you suffer from hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein invasion, please go to regular hospitals for timely consultation and active treatment under the guidance of clinicians.