title: Focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver in childhood.
abstract: We report two cases of focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver in childhood. Operative resection has resulted in complete relief of symptoms, with no evidence of recurrence on follow-up. We suggest that asymptomatic patients may be managed conservatively following appropriate radiological imaging and needle biopsy to exclude a malignant lesion. Surgical intervention is indicated in cases of diagnostic difficulty and for relief of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, General Infirmary at Leeds, U.K.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Hutton
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Spicer
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Arthur
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Batcup
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male