During the first year of life, most of the liver neoplasms are benign in origin, but some of
these histologically benign lesions may be challenging in their management. Although most …

The major product secreted by the thyroid is thyroxine (T4), whereas most of the biologically
active triiodothyronine (T3) derives from the peripheral conversion of T4 into T3. The …

PURPOSE: Hepatic hemangiomas, though histologically benign, may be associated with
significant morbidity and mortality in afflicted infants. The literature presents much confusion …

This chapter covers birthmarks and other anomalies found in infants. Naevi are classified
according to the tissue of origin: epidermis, connective tissue, fat and muscle. Melanocytic …

Introduction Infantile hepatic hemangioma with consumptive hypothyroidism is a rare
condition. Case report A 4-month-old girl presented with diffuse hepatic hemangiomas …

A number of benign and malignant neoplasms may arise from the vascular elements within
the liver parenchyma. Lesions discussed in this article include angiosarcoma, epithelioid …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element required for the biosynthesis of selenoproteins.
Selenocysteine insertion sequence (SECIS) binding protein 2 (SBP2) represents a key trans …

Objectives: To provide a comprehensive description of consumptive hypothyroidism
syndrome (CHS), a severe form of hypothyroidism that occurs due to the high expression …

Hepatic haemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular tumour in infants and may be associated
with a unique form of thyroid function abnormalities. Hepatic haemangioendotheliomata is …

Hypothyroidism was diagnosed in an infant with massive hepatic hemangioendothelioma.
Markedly elevated serum reverse-triiodothyronine levels confirmed consumptive …