Regression of multiple hepatic masses in a young patient with thalassaemia

Pediatr Radiol. 2000 Mar;30(3):161-4. doi: 10.1007/s002470050036.

Abstract

Background: We report a young girl with thalassaemia who showed development and regression of multiple hepatic masses.

Results: The tumours, detected 3 years after allogeneic bone-marrow transplantation, showed progressive reduction in size and number following a phlebotomy program to treat iron overload.

Conclusion: The detailed CT, MRI and histological findings are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iron Overload / therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Phlebotomy
  • Remission Induction
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • beta-Thalassemia / complications*
  • beta-Thalassemia / therapy