Focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver in childhood.
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.
Hutton
K A
KA
Department of Paediatric Surgery, General Infirmary at Leeds, U.K.
Spicer
R D
RD
Arthur
R J
RJ
Batcup
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male