Recurrent hepatoblastoma with localization by PET-CT.

Pediatr Radiol

Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim St., Mobile, AL 36617-2293, USA.

Published: December 2005

Hepatoblastoma is the most common primary liver tumor in children, accounting for 79% of pediatric liver malignancies in children younger than 15 years, with most cases reported before the age of 5 years. Localization of primary and recurrent disease is necessary for appropriate clinical decision-making and treatment. We present a case of recurrent hepatoblastoma heralded by rising alpha-fetoprotein levels. After unsuccessful localization by conventional CT and MRI, positron emission tomography CT imaging localized the sites of recurrence.

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