Renin-producing Hepatoblastoma in an Infant: A Case Report

Shubhangi Kadam1, T K Jayakumar1, Prashant Ramteke2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, AIIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Insights

A rare renin-secreting hepatoblastoma caused hypertension in an infant. Surgical tumor removal cured the high blood pressure, emphasizing early diagnosis for pediatric liver tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Endocrinology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Hepatoblastoma is a rare malignant liver tumor in children.
  • Unexplained hypertension in infants can indicate underlying pathology.
  • Renin-secreting tumors are an uncommon cause of secondary hypertension.