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[Hepatoblastoma in an adult].

Authors :
Krzewiński W
Marcisz C
Słowik T
Antosz Z
Source :
Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) [Wiad Lek] 2007; Vol. 60 (9-10), pp. 479-82.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The authors present the case of hepatoblastoma in a young man. This type of cancer occurs rarely and it is usually diagnosed in children. The diagnosis was based on ultrasonography and computer tomography and first of all on the histopathological and immunohistochemical examination of liver biopsy. The type of cancer was epithelial and fetal. The treatment was based on chemotherapy and liver transplantation in June 2004 and then constant immunosuppression. The patient recovered with no new evidence of the disease.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
0043-5147
Volume :
60
Issue :
9-10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18350727