Pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma
Pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma
Definition
Pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma (pediatric HCC) is a rare, aggressive, malignant hepatic tumor that develops mainly in children over 10 years of age.
Also known as childhood carcinoma of the liver cell, childhood hepatocellular carcinoma, childhood-onset HCC, childhood-onset hepatocellular carcinoma, Paediatric carcinoma of the liver cell, paediatric HCC, Pediatric carcinoma of the liver cell, pediatric HCC — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |