Hepatoblastoma in association with bilateral polycystic kidneys

Merle Kummerfeld; Götz Klaunick; Erdmute Drückler; Carl-Friedrich Classen; Christina Hauenstein; Gerhard Stuhldreier

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.018

Hepatoblastoma in association with bilateral polycystic kidneys

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Nov;45(11):e23-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.018.

Authors

Merle Kummerfeld¹, Götz Klaunick, Erdmute Drückler, Carl-Friedrich Classen, Christina Hauenstein, Gerhard Stuhldreier

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany.

PMID: 21034924
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.018

Abstract

We describe the first known case of hepatoblastoma associated with bilateral autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease in a preterm twin boy. The diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are addressed. The patient survived after primary hepatectomy operation and administration of modified adjuvant chemotherapy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
Birth Weight
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Hepatectomy
Hepatoblastoma / diagnosis
Hepatoblastoma / etiology*
Hepatoblastoma / therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
Liver Neoplasms / etiology*
Liver Neoplasms / therapy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive / complications*
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive / diagnosis

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents