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Management of benign liver tumors
J Fuchs1, S W Warmann1, C Urla1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, Children´s Hospital, University of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 03, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|August 31, 2020
Summary
Pediatric benign liver tumors are rare and diverse. This review covers their clinical features, pathology, and treatment, addressing a gap in large-scale studies for these uncommon conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hepatology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Benign liver tumors in children are less common than malignant types.
- Recent advances improve diagnosis and classification of pediatric liver tumors.
- Malignant pediatric liver tumors are well-studied, unlike benign counterparts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the spectrum of benign liver tumors in children.
- To focus on clinical features, pathology, and treatment strategies.
- To address the lack of large studies due to rarity and heterogeneity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of benign pediatric liver tumors.
- Analysis of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
- Summary of current treatment modalities and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Benign liver tumors exhibit significant heterogeneity.
- Individualized workup and treatment are common.
- Advances in diagnostics and therapeutics are noted.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of benign pediatric liver tumors is crucial.
- Highlighting clinical features, pathology, and treatment aids management.
- Further research is needed despite current advances.
