Hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma is the most common liver tumor in children, accounting for about 62% of children's primary liver malignancies. The disease originates from liver embryonic basal cells and belongs to a hepatic malignant tumor of epithelial origin. The disease has a high degree of malignancy and can be widely metastasized through blood and lymphatic pathways. The more common metastatic sites are lung, abdominal cavity, lymph nodes and brain.

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