What is hepatoblastoma? Hepatoblastoma is a very rare cancerous
tumor that originates in the liver. The liver is one of the
largest organs in the body. The primary functions of the liver
include filtering and storing blood. The liver consists of right
and left lobes. Most hepatoblastoma tumors originate in the
right lobe. This disease primarily affects children from infancy
to about 5 years of age. Most cases appear during the first 18
months of life. Hepatoblastoma cancer cells can spread
(metastasize) to other areas of the body. The most common sites
of metastasis are the lungs, into the abdomen and abdominal
structures, and rarely to bone, the central nervous system, and
the bone marrow. Anatomy of the liver: The liver is located in
the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath
the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and
intestines. Shaped like a cone, the liver is a dark reddish-
brown organ that weighs about three pounds. The liver consists
of two main lobes, both of which a