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Hepatic hemangioendotheliomas in infancy.

J M Becker1, M S Heitler

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York.

Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Multicentric hepatic hemangioendotheliomas (MHH) in infants often cause heart failure. While treatment options exist, survival rates vary, highlighting the need for effective management strategies for these liver vascular tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Vascular Biology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Multicentric hepatic hemangioendotheliomas (MHH) are rare liver vascular tumors in infants.
  • These lesions can lead to significant complications, including high-output congestive heart failure and hepatomegaly.

Observation:

  • A review of 119 MHH cases showed 68% had congestive heart failure, with a high mortality rate.
  • Localized hepatic angiomas presented a lower risk of heart failure and mortality compared to MHH.

Findings:

  • Treatment outcomes for MHH varied, with ligation or embolization of the hepatic artery showing mixed survival results.
  • Surgical resection of localized hepatic angiomas had a high survival rate, with hemorrhage being the main complication.

Implications:

  • Effective management plans are crucial for both multicentric hepatic hemangioendotheliomas and localized hepatic angiomas in infants.
  • Further research into optimal treatment strategies for MHH is warranted to improve infant survival rates.

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