Infantile hemangioendothelioma

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

• Primary hepatic tumors are rare in children, representing 3% of pediatric neoplasms.
• Infantile hemangioendothelioma is a benign hepatic tumor of mesenchymal origin, typically diagnosed before six months of age.

Observation:

• This report details an atypical case of infantile hemangioendothelioma in a 19-month-old female.
• The tumor exhibited an unusual presentation and progression for this age group.

Findings:

• Diagnosis was confirmed through combined radiological and histopathological evaluation.
• Surgical excision of the hepatic tumor resulted in an uneventful recovery.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of considering infantile hemangioendothelioma even with atypical presentations in older infants.
• Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes for pediatric liver tumors.