Evaluation of surgical strategies and long-term outcomes in pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma
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This retrospective study of 15 pediatric HCC patients demonstrates that surgical intervention—either resection or transplantation—achieves favorable outcomes when performed in specialized centers. Fibrolamellar variant was most common, and transplant recipients showed 75% survival, supporting aggressive surgical management in children.
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- Pediatric HCC represents only 1% of all pediatric tumors, with fibrolamellar variant being most common (53.3%) in this series.
- Median AFP in pediatric HCC was notably low (3.9 ng/mL), contrasting with typical adult presentations and hepatoblastoma.
- Liver transplantation achieved 75% survival rate in this cohort, demonstrating viability as treatment option for pediatric HCC.
- Underlying metabolic disease (tyrosinemia type 1) and hepatitis B cirrhosis were identified in 20% of cases, highlighting screening importance.
- Multidisciplinary surgical management in experienced centers yields better outcomes in children compared to adult HCC populations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Evaluation of surgical strategies and long-term outcomes in pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-05-31. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8673?via_space=staycurrentmd
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