Not true about hepatoblastoma
Ans. (b) Mature hepatocytes present(Ref: R 9th/pg 870)Histology of Hepatoblastoma can be of 2 types:Epithelial type, composed of small polygonal fetal cells or smaller embryonal cells forming acini, tubules, or papillary structuresMixed epithelial and mesenchymal type, which contains foci of mesenchymal differentiation that may consist of primitive mesenchyme, osteoid, cartilage, or striated muscle.Mature appearing hepatocytes are absent.
Most common in children
Mature hepatocytes present
Not associated with cirrhosis
Fatal if untreated
Liver & Biliary Tract