TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) Doctors of MAHAK hospital and rehabilitation center have been succesful to manage and treat 'hepatoblastoma' by injecting stem cells.Doctors and specialists of the Mahak Hospital announced Saturday that for the 1st time in Iran, the 1st child recovered from hepatoblastoma left the hospital healthfully.
Hepatoblastoma is the most common form of liver cancer in children, although it is a comparatively uncommon pediatric solid tumor. The disease usually affects children younger than 3 years.
Arian is the 22nd child suffering from hepatoblastoma in the world, and the 1st one in Iran, being successfully treated by stem cell injections.
The Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer is an organization in Tehran dedicated to helping Iranian children with cancer. MAHAKs Hospital and Rehabilitation center equipped to accommodate up to 120 children, each accompanied by a member of their family. The center houses diagnostic and treatment wards of the highest standards, on a par with those seen anywhere else.
Iran is the 4th country, after US, Italy and Japan, which has been successful to treat hepatoblastoma in the world.
By Mehr News Agency
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