Recurrent hepatoblastoma with localization by PET-CT.
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.
Figarola
Maria S
MS
Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim St., Mobile, AL 36617-2293, USA.
McQuiston
Samuel A
SA
Wilson
Felicia
F
Powell
Randall
R
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D018197:Hepatoblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000378:metabolism
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D003287:Contrast Media; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18