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Pathology of Pediatric Liver Tumors

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Pediatric Liver Tumors

Part of the book series: Pediatric Oncology ((PEDIATRICO))

Abstract

For both hepatoblastomas and hepatocellular carcinoma, knowledge regarding distinct pathologic phenotypes has undergone considerable expansion, what has resulted in novel and more refined classifications of these tumors. These morphotypes are increasingly supplemented by cytogenetic and molecular findings, leading to characteristic signatures. It is expected that these findings will be the baseline for improved risk stratifications to be employed for novel treatment strategies.

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