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Recurrent hepatoblastoma with localization by PET-CT

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

    Maria S. Figarola & Samuel A. McQuiston

  2. Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA

    Felicia Wilson

  3. Surgery Department, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA

    Randall Powell

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  1. Maria S. Figarola
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Correspondence to Samuel A. McQuiston.

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Figarola, M.S., McQuiston, S.A., Wilson, F. et al. Recurrent hepatoblastoma with localization by PET-CT. Pediatr Radiol 35, 1254–1258 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-1568-6

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