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ArticleCancers2023

Epidemiological Study of Malignant Paediatric Liver Tumours in Denmark 1985-2020.

Thomas N Nissen, Catherine Rechnitzer, Birgitte K Albertsen, Lotte Borgwardt, Vibeke B Christensen, Eva Fallentin, Henrik Hasle, Lars S Johansen, Lisa L Maroun, Karin B Nissen and 7 more

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Thomas N NissenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0001-8565-9629
Catherine RechnitzerDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Birgitte K AlbertsenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0002-3902-3694
Lotte BorgwardtDepartment of Radiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Vibeke B ChristensenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Eva FallentinDepartment of Radiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Henrik HasleDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-3976-9231
Lars S JohansenDepartment of Paediatric Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Lisa L MarounDepartment of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Karin B NissenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.
Allan RasmussenDepartment of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mathias RatheDepartment of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, H. C. Andersen Children's Hospital, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark.
Steen RosthøjDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark.
Nicolai A SchultzDepartment of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Peder S WehnerDepartment of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, H. C. Andersen Children's Hospital, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark.
Marianne H JørgensenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jesper BrokDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.

Funding

Børnecancerfonden 2022-8175
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMalignant liver tumours in children are rare and national outcomes for this tumour entity are rarely published. This study mapped paediatric liver tumours in Denmark over 35 years and reported on the incidence, outcomes and long-term adverse events.

methodsWe identified all liver tumours from the Danish Childhood Cancer Registry and reviewed the case records for patient and tumour characteristics, treatment and clinical outcome.

resultsWe included 79 patients in the analyses. Overall crude incidence was ~2.29 per 1 million children (<15 yr) per year, with 61 hepatoblastomas (HB), 9 hepatocellular carcinomas and 9 other hepatic tumours. Overall 5-year survival was 84%, 78% and 44%, respectively. Nine patients had underlying liver disease or predisposition syndrome. Seventeen children underwent liver transplantation, with two late complications, biliary stenosis and liver fibrosis. For HB, age ≥ 8 years and diagnosis prior to 2000 were significant predictors of a poorer outcome. Adverse events included reduced renal function in 10%, reduced cardiac function in 6% and impaired hearing function in 60% (19% needed hearing aids). Behavioural conditions requiring additional support in school were registered in 10 children.

conclusionsIn Denmark, incidences of malignant liver tumours during the last four decades have been increasing, as reported in the literature. HB survival has improved since the year 2000 and is comparable with international results. Reduced hearing is the major treatment-related side effect and affects approximately 60% of patients.

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epidemiologyhepatoblastomaliver tumourspaediatric

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PMCPMC10341131

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