Mesenchymal Hamartoma With Elevated Alpha-Fetoprotein: A Diagnostic Pitfall
Mesenchymal hamartoma (MH) is a benign liver tumor accounting for 3% to 8% of all liver tumors in children, commonly manifesting before 3 years of life. Distinguishing MH from hepatoblastoma and other liver tumors relies on imaging and alpha-fetoprotein (which is usually within normal range in MH),...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-08-01
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Series: | Global Pediatric Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X231193560 |