Multiple hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia: its presentation in childhood and atypical evolution
Vivas Alegre, S.; Jorquera Plaza, F.; Muñoz Núñez, F.; Herrera Abián, A.; Espinel Díez, J.; Fernández Gundín, M.J.; Tascón Pérez, R.; Olcoz Goñi, J.L.
Gastroenterologia y Hepatologia 23(1): 9-11
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5705 PMID: 10726376 Document Number: 523246
Multiple focal nodular hyperplasia is an uncommon benign liver tumor although its incidence has been increasing in the last few years. A case of focal nodular hyperplasia in a young woman is described, which was discovered in infancy and which presented two nodules in each lobe. The diagnosis was subsequently confirmed by large surgical biopsy. Conservative therapy was given for 16 years during which time there was progressive tumor growth, increase of pain and cholestatic enzymes. The unusual presentation this benign lesion may have, a strategy for its diagnosis and the generally conservative management that is currently favored are discussed.