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

World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct 28;12(40):6567-71. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6567.

Abstract

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a relatively rare benign hepatic tumor, usually presenting as a solitary lesion; however, multiple localizations 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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology
  • 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