title: Solitary liver nodules.
abstract: There has been confusion in the literature over the nomenclature of solitary liver nodules. Several such lesions have recently been reported in patients taking oral contraceptives. Similarities exist between these cases that suggest they may be examples of focal nodular hyperplasia. Here three further cases are presented. The criteria for making the diagnosis and its importance are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral