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Left atrial extension of hepatoblastoma via left superior pulmonary vein

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2013

Atakan Atalay*
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Uğur Gocen
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Hafize Yaliniz
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
*
Correspondence to: Dr A. Atalay, Çukurova Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Kalp-Damar Cerrahisi AD, 01100 Adana, Turkey. Tel: 00 90 3223386060/3177; Fax: 00 90 3223386432; E-mail: atakvc@hotmail.com

Abstract

Hepatoblastoma is the most common malignant liver tumour in early childhood. The metastatic extension of hepatoblastoma into the left atrium via the pulmonary vein is rare. Reported lesions almost always involve a right-sided approach. Here we report the case of a 3-year-old girl with a recurrent hepatoblastoma at multiple sites, including the left atrium, brain, and lung. The patient was treated surgically for the prevention of further embolic complications and cardiac failure.

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Brief Reports
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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