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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.
Abstract:
A rare case of renin-secreting hepatoblastoma in a 1-year-old infant is presented, marked by unexplained hypertension. Elevated renin levels and immunohistochemical confirmation established the diagnosis. Surgical removal of the tumor normalized blood pressure. The case highlights the need to consider secondary hypertension in pediatric liver tumors for timely diagnosis and treatment.

