Hepatoblastoma in childhood, long term survival achieved: 2 case reports and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hepatoblastoma is the most common primary liver tumor for children under 5 years of age. It usually presents as an abdominal mass, symptomatic only when large enough to cause mass effect on nearby organs. Symptoms such as early satiety, anorexia, abdominal pain or weight loss are the most common. Diagnosis depends on imaging studies, AFP levels and percutaneous biopsy. Treatment modality is usually surgical with neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Cases

In this article, we present 2 cases of hepatoblastoma treated 15 years ago by neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery, and are presenting for long term follow-up with complete disease remission.

Discussion

Complete resection and remission can be achieved as demonstrated below by our 2 cases of hepatoblastoma, especiall

SUBMITTER: El Asmar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4802225 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature