The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that imposed significant risk to the mental health of people. The vulnerable populations like healthcare workers, frontline workers, children, elderly, and pregnant females were at a greater risk of developing mental health problems. The administration of early counselling before overt signs of mental disorders will help in preventing morbidity and provide better opportunities to work in a crisis situation. Teleconsultation is a helping hand when visiting in person can prove dangerous. Digital networking systems proved a tremendous help during restrictions implemented to curtail the spread of infection.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a rare pediatric tumor. It differs from its adult counterpart in many ways like etiology, biological behavior, and association with cirrhosis. Treating HCC requires a multidisciplinary team involving pediatric gastroenterology, oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, and interventional radiology. This case series aims to describe presenting features and management plan of three children with HCC treated at a tertiary care liver transplant center in Pakistan.
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