Focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver: a link with sickle cell disease?
Focal nodular hyperplasia is a benign liver tumour that is rare in children. We report the second case of a child with sickle cell disease presenting with symptomatic focal nodular hyperplasia. The possible pathogenesis of focal nodular hyperplasia and the association with sickle cell disease are discussed.
Heaton
N D
ND
Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London.
Pain
J
J
Cowan
N C
NC
Salisbury
J
J
Howard
E R
ER
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D012805:Sickle Cell Trait / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*