Patient's question:
A colleague felt unwell some time ago and went to the hospital for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor told him that he had hepatoblastoma, so I'd like to ask how to diagnose hepatoblastoma in children?Doctor's answer:
Hepatoblastoma is the most common liver tumor in children, accounting for 62% of primary malignant liver tumors in children. This disease originates from liver embryonic precursor cells and is a malignant tumor derived from hepatocytes. Many cases previously considered inoperable can now undergo surgical treatment through preoperative chemotherapy and interventional therapy to shrink the tumor and increase normal liver tissue. Patients with hepatoblastoma should pay attention to supplementing sufficient high-quality animal protein in their diet, with chicken, fish, and milk being the best choices. Plant protein and legumes are the optimal options. Ginseng, American ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, red dates, edible fish, Oolong Brain Kang, and longans can promote cell proliferation. After examination, please seek treatment from a local standard tertiary hospital for symptomatic treatment to ensure good efficacy and fair and reasonable costs.