Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	107041
Country	Pakistan

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Imaging insights into pediatric liver masses: A comprehensive minireview for hepatology practice
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mina'a Shahid, Kiran Hilal, Memoona Khan, Zainab Haider Ejaz, Sadaf Altaf, Saleem Islam and Kumail Khandwala
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Corresponding Author	Kumail Khandwala, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800, Sindh, Pakistan. kumail.khandwala@gmail.com
Key Words	Hepatic masses; Pediatric hepatic imaging; Pediatric liver tumors; Benign liver lesions; Malignant liver lesions
Core Tip	Pediatric liver masses are diverse, with distinct patterns based on age. This minireview categorizes benign and malignant hepatic lesions by age group, emphasizing imaging characteristics for accurate diagnosis and management. Key findings include the prominence of hepatoblastoma in infants, hepatocellular carcinoma in older children, and various benign lesions such as focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatocellular adenoma. Advanced imaging techniques, including ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, play a crucial role in identifying and staging these masses, helping clinicians tailor effective management strategies in pediatric hepatology, particularly in lower-middle income countries.
Citation	Shahid M, Hilal K, Khan M, Ejaz ZH, Altaf S, Islam S, Khandwala K. Imaging insights into pediatric liver masses: A comprehensive minireview for hepatology practice. World J Hepatol 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-20 15:25
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-31 00:07
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Return for Revision	2025-04-25 09:24
Revised	2025-05-08 04:25
Second Decision	2025-07-09 02:39
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-09 08:51
Articles in Press	2025-07-09 08:51
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ISSN	1948-5182 (online)
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