A Primer on Liver Tumors in Children

Liver tumors are among the most common types of tumors in children. These tumors – which are more often malignant than benign – pose a risk to children by changing the way that their liver functions. They can also cause damage to other organs if they grow too big and spread outside of the liver. Liver tumors are sometimes hard to diagnose, but often have symptoms both internally and externally. There are treatment options that can reduce the tumor or even remove it, but these treatment plans are limited due to the fact that children heal differently than adults.

Symptoms
The symptoms of a liver tumor can be minor and can frequently resemble symptoms of other conditions. Staying familiar with your child’s personality and behaviors can be the best indicator that something seems “off.”

Children that have a liver tumor may become suddenly...READ MORE