title: Focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatic adenoma: a review.
abstract: Focal Nodular Hyperplasia (FNH) and Hepatic Adenoma (HA) are a benign tumors of the liver. The association with the use of oral contraception in women in middle age has been mentioned. This benign liver tumors are relatively rare lesions and are usually unrelated to subjective symptoms. They are increasingly being diagnosed as a result of the widespread use of ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance in the evaluation of patients with non-specific abdominal symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Médica Sur Clinic & Foundation, México City, Mexico.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lizardi-Cervera
authors.forename: Lorena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cuéllar-Gamboa
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Motola-Kuba
mesh_terms: D018248:Adenoma, Liver Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D020518:Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral