Original scientific paper
Liver tumors in childhood
Marko Bogović
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Zlatko Fiolić
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Stanko Ćavar
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Tomislav Luetić
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Anko Antabak
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Suzana Sršen-Medančić
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Stipe Batinica
; Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Clinic for Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Liver tumors count for approximately 2% of all childhood tumors and almost 70% of them are malignant. Most of them present as palpable abdominal mass. Correct diagnosis considering type, size and localization of the tumor is crucial for the right treatment strategy. Although surgical resection still remains the most important factor for survival, when combined with chemotherapy, the survival rates will raise. Liver transplantation is also considered in some cases of liver tumors.
From 1991 to 2008 we treated 13 children with liver tumors. Our experience together with the review of recent literature is presented here.
Keywords
liver tumors; hepatoblastoma; hepatocellular carcinoma
Hrčak ID:
279200
URI
Publication date:
27.11.2008.
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