Learn About Hepatoblastoma

What is the definition of Hepatoblastoma?
Hepatoblastoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) tumor of the live, usually affecting young children. In early stages of the condition, there may be no concerning signs or symptoms. As the tumor gets larger, affected children may experience a painful, abdominal lump; swelling of the abdomen; unexplained weight loss; loss of appetite; and/or nausea and vomiting. The exact underlying cause of Hepatoblastoma is poorly understood. Risk factors for the tumor include prematurity with a very low birth weight, early exposure to hepatitis B infection, biliary atresia, and several different genetic conditions (i.e. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, Aicardi syndrome, Glycogen storage disease, and Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome).
What are the alternative names for Hepatoblastoma?
  • Hepatoblastoma
Who are the top Hepatoblastoma Local Doctors?
Experienced in Hepatoblastoma
Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Pediatrics
Experienced in Hepatoblastoma
Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Pediatrics
202 Conway Dr Ste 200, 
Kalispell, MT 
 (411.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Rachel Brennan is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Brennan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Epidural Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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What are the latest Hepatoblastoma Clinical Trials?
A French Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study of Rare Primary Liver Cancers

Summary: The aim of this French multicenter retrospective study is to describ rare primary hepatic cancers clinical, histological and radiological features, to obtain a biological tumor and blood collection, and to evaluate the efficacy of treatments received in clinical practice in order to determine optimal therapeutic sequences. This retrospective cohort will be the backbone of future translational stud...

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Genetic and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Liver Cancer

Summary: The purpose of this retrospective and prospective project is to understand the molecular and genetic basis of liver cancer of childhood. Understanding the molecular and genetic bases of liver cancers can offer a better classification based on tumor biology, mechanisms and predisposition.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center