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Liver tumors in childhood

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 location of the tumor is crucial for the right treatment strategy. Although surgical resection still remains the most important for survival, when combined with chemotherapy, the survival rates will raise. Liver transplantation is also considered in some cases of liver tumors. From 1991 do 2008 we treated 134 children with liver tumors. Our experience with the review of recent literature is presented.

liver tumors; hepatoblastoma; hepatocellular carcinoma

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