Pathology · Digestive System · Hard
Hepatoblastoma
Meaning: Rare malignant liver tumour that occurs mainly in infants and young children.
In practice: A raised alpha-fetoprotein level in the infant supported a diagnosis of hepatoblastoma on imaging.
Word parts
- hepat- means liver
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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Answer: Retinoblastoma
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Answer: Cystadenoma
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