Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4158110 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign, poorly understood hepatic tumor that is rare in children. Although there is no evidence for malignant degeneration, FNH can occur adjacent to a malignancy. Here, the case of a 4-year-old boy with a hepatic mass and history of stage IV neuroblastoma is presented. Initial imaging and core-needle biopsy were consistent with FNH. However, after left lateral segmentectomy, pathologic examination revealed a malignant tumor most consistent with small cell undifferentiated hepatoblastoma as well as 3 foci of FNH in the surrounding parenchyma.
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Authors
Jordan R. Gutweiler, David C. Yu, Heung B. Kim, Harry P. Kozakewich, Karen J. Marcus, Robert C. Shamberger, Christopher B. Weldon,