Hepatic transplantation in a child with giant multicystic tumor: pathological and imaging findings

Pediatr Transplant. 2010 Aug;14(5):e58-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3046.2009.01166.x. Epub 2009 Apr 13.

Abstract

A 30-month-old male white child presented with 13 months of increasing abdominal girth. The MRI and MDCT showed a giant heterogeneous and predominantly cystic mass with thick and nodular septation, measuring approximately 18 x 15 x 20 cm, which occupied almost the whole liver. A histological diagnosis was not possible, which necessitated transplantation. One yr after transplantation the course has been satisfactory without recurrence and with normal hepatic function and negative tumor markers.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male