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Mixed hepatoblastoma in child. Case report
Daniela Iacob1, Alexandru Serban, Otilia Fufezan
13rd Pediatric Clinic, "Iuliu Haţieganu" UMF Cluj-Napoca, Str. Campeni nr. 2-4, Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
Insights
Hepatoblastoma, a common childhood liver cancer, was diagnosed in a one-year-old. Key indicators included elevated alpha-fetoprotein and thrombocytosis, leading to successful surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- Hepatoblastoma is the most common malignant liver tumor in children.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Observation:
- A one-year-old premature infant presented with an abdominal mass.
- Imaging revealed a solid hepatic tumor; serum alpha-fetoprotein was elevated.
- Thrombocytosis was also noted in the patient.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed complete excision of a mixed hepatoblastoma.
- Elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein and thrombocytosis in young children are highly indicative of hepatoblastoma.
- Complete surgical resection is the primary therapeutic approach.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diagnostic significance of specific biomarkers and clinical presentation in pediatric hepatoblastoma.
- Successful surgical management underscores its role as the cornerstone of effective treatment.
- Further research into optimizing surgical techniques and adjuvant therapies is warranted.
Abstract:
Hepatoblastoma represents the child's most frequent malignant hepatic tumor. We present the case of a one-year old prematurely born patient with an abdominal mass. Ultrasound and CT scan demonstrated a solid hepatic tumor. Serum alpha fetoprotein level was increased. He presented thrombocytosis and a left lobe hepatectomy was performed. Pathological examination revealed complete excision of a mixed hepatoblastoma. Hepatic tumor at a child under 3 years old correlated with elevated serum alpha fetoprotein and thrombocytosis are almost patognomonic for hepatoblastoma. Complete surgery is the mainstay of therapy in hepatoblastoma.
