Survival in children with hepatoblastoma and pulmonary metastatic disease at diagnosis based on extent of metastases and need for surgical clearance
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This study examines survival outcomes in children with hepatoblastoma presenting with lung metastases, evaluating how metastatic burden and chemotherapy response impact prognosis. The research demonstrates that long-term survival is achievable even with extensive pulmonary disease when surgical resection of metastases is performed.
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- Pulmonary metastatic burden at diagnosis significantly impacts survival outcomes in pediatric hepatoblastoma patients.
- Chemotherapy response is a critical determinant of disease-free and overall survival in metastatic hepatoblastoma.
- Surgical metastasectomy can achieve long-term survival even in children with extensive pulmonary metastases.
- Complete surgical clearance of pulmonary metastases improves prognosis in hepatoblastoma with lung involvement.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Survival in children with hepatoblastoma and pulmonary metastatic disease at diagnosis based on extent of metastases and need for surgical clearance. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-02-23. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11555
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