A case of hepatocellular carcinoma arising within large focal nodular hyperplasia with review of the literature

Focal nodular hyperplasia （FNH） is a relatively rare benign hepatic tumor, usually presenting as a solitary lesion; however, multiple Iocalizations have also been described. The association of FNH with other hepatic lesions, such as adenomas and haemangiomas has been reported by various authors. We...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2006-10, Vol.12 (40), p.6567-6571
Main Authors: Petsas, Theodoros, Tsamandas, Athanassios, Tsota, Irene, Karavias, Dionisios, Karatza, Chrysoula, Vassiliou, Vassilios, Kardamakis, Dimitrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - etiology
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - pathology
Case Report
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia - complications
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia - diagnosis
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia - pathology
Humans
Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis
Liver Neoplasms - etiology
Liver Neoplasms - pathology
肝细胞癌
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Summary:Focal nodular hyperplasia （FNH） is a relatively rare benign hepatic tumor, usually presenting as a solitary lesion; however, multiple Iocalizations have also been described. The association of FNH with other hepatic lesions, such as adenomas and haemangiomas has been reported by various authors. We herein report a case of a hepatocellular carcinoma arising within a large focal nodular hyperplasia, in a young female patient.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6567