From: Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
PDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet].
Bethesda (MD): National Cancer Institute (US); 2002-.
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Table 8. Diagnostic Differences Between Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver and Biliary Tract Rhabdomyosarcomaa
| Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver | Biliary Tract Rhabdomyosarcoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Age at Diagnosis | 10.5 y | 3.4 y |
| Tumor Location | Often arises in the right lobe of the liver | Often arises in the hilum of the liver |
| Biliary Obstruction | Unusual | Frequent; jaundice is a common presenting symptom |
| Treatment | Surgery and chemotherapy | Surgery (usually biopsy only), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy |
aAdapted from Nicol et al.[1]