Hepatoblastoma in association with bilateral polycystic kidneys

Abstract We describe the first known case of hepatoblastoma associated with bilateral autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease in a preterm twin boy. The diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are addressed. The patient survived after primary hepatectomy operation and administration of modif...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2010-11, Vol.45 (11), p.e23-e25
Main Authors: Kummerfeld, Merle, Klaunick, Götz, Drückler, Erdmute, Classen, Carl-Friedrich, Hauenstein, Christina, Stuhldreier, Gerhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ARPKD
Bilateral polycystic kidney
Birth Weight
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Hepatectomy
Hepatoblastoma
Hepatoblastoma - diagnosis
Hepatoblastoma - etiology
Hepatoblastoma - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis
Liver Neoplasms - etiology
Liver Neoplasms - therapy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pediatrics
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive - complications
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive - diagnosis
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract We describe the first known case of hepatoblastoma associated with bilateral autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease in a preterm twin boy. The diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are addressed. The patient survived after primary hepatectomy operation and administration of modified adjuvant chemotherapy.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.018