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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

When the unexpected strikes: hepatocellular carcinoma in a teen with ataxia-telangiectasia.

Sogol Alesaeidi, Samin Alavi, Zahra Chavoshzadeh, Maryam Kazemi Aghdam, Mitra Khalili, Fatemeh Dastmalchi

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Sogol AlesaeidiPediatric Congenital Hematologic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Samin AlaviPediatric Congenital Hematologic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8118-7329
Zahra ChavoshzadehDepartment of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Maryam Kazemi AghdamDepartment of Pediatric Pathology, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mitra KhaliliDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fatemeh DastmalchiPediatric Congenital Hematologic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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backgroundAtaxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia, oculocutaneous telangiectasia, and profound immunodeficiency. Although individuals with A-T exhibit a heightened predisposition to malignancies, the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma is exceptionally rare where diagnosis may be further complicated by the underlying immunodeficiency. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 14-year-old male with a confirmed diagnosis of A-T since the age of two, experiencing progressive neurological decline. Hepatocellular carcinoma was identified during routine systemic surveillance through imaging studies and rising alpha-fetoprotein levels. The patient underwent chemotherapy with PLADO regimen and sorafenib, alongside monthly intravenous immunoglobulin. He had an exceptionally satisfactory course and successful outcome following chemotherapy.

conclusionThe coexistence of A-T and hepatocellular carcinoma is an exceptionally rare phenomenon, with only a limited number of cases reported globally. Comprehensive, multidisciplinary management is crucial in optimizing survival outcomes and enhancing the quality of life in these medically complex patients.

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ataxia-telangiectasiachemotherapyhepatocellular carcinomaimmunodeficiencymalignancysurvival

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