DISEASE SCANNER

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Cancer

Hepatoblastoma

HIGH SEVERITY

The most common malignant liver tumor in children, usually occurring before age 3. Associated with prematurity, low birth weight, and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Rising incidence correlates with improved survival of premature infants.

Global Affected

12.0K

Countries

15

Symptoms

Painless abdominal mass
Weight loss
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
Jaundice (rare)
Precocious puberty (rare)
Elevated AFP

Treatment Options

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Hormone therapy
Stem cell transplant
Palliative care

Risk Factors

1Age
2Family history
3Genetic mutations
4Smoking
5Alcohol consumption
6Obesity
7Physical inactivity
8Environmental exposures
9Infections (HPV, HBV, HCV, H. pylori)

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Biopsy
  • 2Imaging (CT, MRI, PET)
  • 3Tumor markers
  • 4Genetic testing
  • 5Endoscopy
  • 6Blood tests
  • 7Screening programs

Prognosis

Complete surgical resection offers 80-90% long-term survival. Pretreatment extent of disease (PRETEXT) staging predicts outcome. PRETEXT I-II has >90% survival; PRETEXT IV has 60-70%. Metastatic disease at diagnosis has 40-60% survival with intensified therapy. Cisplatin-based chemotherapy is backbone of treatment. Liver transplant for unresectable tumors offers 70-80% survival. AFP levels track treatment response. Survivors need monitoring for late effects.

Prevention

  • Smoking cessation
  • Sun protection
  • Healthy diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Vaccination (HPV, HBV)
  • Screening programs
  • Limit alcohol
  • Maintain healthy weight

Research Status

Surgical resection (often after neoadjuvant chemotherapy). Cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Liver transplant for unresectable tumors. Survival 80-90% with complete resection. Liver-directed therapies for recurrences.

Sources

  • https://www.cancer.gov
  • https://www.who.int/cancer
  • https://www.cancer.org

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.