A 10-month-old from Ayodhya, was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer seen in young children. Investigation revealed the tumour had affected more than 70% of the liver and was located close to a major blood vessel, making surgery particularly challenging. After four cycles of chemotherapy, doctors performed a six-hour surgery to remove the tumour while preserving healthy liver tissue.
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Rare cancer surgeries cure 2 children at SGPGIMS
June 22, 2026A 10-month-old from Ayodhya, was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer seen in young children. Investigation revealed the tumour had affected more than 70% of the liver and was located close to a major blood vessel, making surgery particularly challenging. After four cycles of chemotherapy, doctors performed a six-hour surgery to remove the tumour while preserving healthy liver tissue.