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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Hepatocellular carcinoma arising from adenoma with ARID1A mutation in an adolescent patient with ATM germline mutation.

Elizabeth Drda, Samira Ali, Haind Fadel, Belinda Sun, Walaa Elfar

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Elizabeth DrdaDepartment of Pediatrics, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Pediatrics, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Suite 3335, Tucson, AZ 85724-5573, United States.
Samira AliDepartment of Pediatric, Division of Gastroenterology, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Pediatrics, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Suite 3335, Tucson, AZ 85724-5573, United States.
Haind FadelDepartment of Pathology, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Pediatrics, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Suite 3335, Tucson, AZ 85724-5573, United States.
Belinda SunDepartment of Pathology, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Pediatrics, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Suite 3335, Tucson, AZ 85724-5573, United States.
Walaa ElfarDepartment of Pediatric, Division of Gastroenterology, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Pediatrics, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Suite 3335, Tucson, AZ 85724-5573, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0742-4781

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Abstract

While hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasingly common in adults, it remains rare in children. Unlike adult HCC, which typically arises from cirrhosis, pediatric cases often occur without underlying liver disease. We report a 14-year-old male with a large hepatic adenoma containing multiple foci of HCC. Genetic testing revealed a germline ATM mutation and a somatic ARID1A mutation. We hypothesize that impaired DNA repair from the ATM mutation facilitated the ARID1A mutation, driving malignant transformation. This case underscores the importance of recognizing malignant potential in hepatic adenomas, utilizing appropriate imaging and pathology, and monitoring for associated cancers in genetically predisposed patients.

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ARID1A mutationATM mutationhepatic adenomapediatric hepatocellular carcinoma

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PMID41146957
PMCPMC12554154

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