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?
Rakesh Sindhi
Elite in Hepatoblastoma
General Surgery
Elite in Hepatoblastoma
General Surgery

UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Transplant Services

4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Rakesh Sindhi, MD, FACS, is a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon, board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is co-director of Pediatric Transplantation, director of Pediatric Transplant Research, and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sindhi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

Elite in Hepatoblastoma
Elite in Hepatoblastoma
Hiroshima, JP 

Eiso Hiyama practices in Hiroshima, Japan. Hiyama is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. Their top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Liver Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Hepatoblastoma
Elite in Hepatoblastoma
Evry, FR 

Stefano Cairo practices in Evry, France. Mr. Cairo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Liver Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

What are the latest Hepatoblastoma Clinical Trials?
LIGHTBEAM-U01 Substudy 01C: A Phase 1/2 Substudy to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Patritumab Deruxtecan in Pediatric Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors

Summary: Researchers are looking for new ways to treat children with hepatoblastoma or rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) that has relapsed or is refractory: * Hepatoblastoma is a common liver cancer in babies and very young children * RMS is a cancer that starts in muscle cells, often in a child's head and neck, bladder, arms, or legs * Relapsed means the cancer came back after treatment * Refractory means the cancer...

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B7-H3-Specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor Autologous T-Cell Therapy for Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors (3CAR)

Summary: 3CAR is being done to investigate an immunotherapy for patients with solid tumors. It is a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the use of autologous T cells genetically engineered to express B7-H3-CARs for patients ≤ 21 years old, with relapsed/refractory B7-H3+ solid tumors. This study will evaluate the safety and maximum tolerated dose of B7-H3-CAR T cells.The purpose of this study is to find the ...

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